Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Panther Valley Middle 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Panther Valley Middle School?
415 students attend Panther Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Panther Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Valley Middle School?
Panther Valley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Panther Valley Middle School offer ?
Panther Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Panther Valley Middle School part of?
Panther Valley Middle School is part of Panther Valley School District.
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