Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School

4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 397 students in grades 7-12, Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1605 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1605 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
397 students attend Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Moshannon Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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