Mid Valley Middle School (Closed 2014)

52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mid Valley Middle School serves 266 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
78%
73%
(12-13)
76%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Mid Valley Middle School?
266 students attend Mid Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mid Valley Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid Valley Middle School?
Mid Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mid Valley Middle School offer ?
Mid Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mid Valley Middle School part of?
Mid Valley Middle School is part of Middle Valley School District.

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