Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nittany Valley Charter 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nittany Valley Charter School's student population of 51 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nittany Valley Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nittany Valley Charter School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1919 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nittany Valley Charter School's ranking?
Nittany Valley Charter School is ranked #1919 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nittany Valley Charter School?
51 students attend Nittany Valley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nittany Valley Charter School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nittany Valley Charter School?
Nittany Valley Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nittany Valley Charter School offer ?
Nittany Valley Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nittany Valley Charter School part of?
Nittany Valley Charter School is part of Nittany Valley Charter School District.
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