Mid Valley School District

52 Underwood Rd
Throop, PA 18512-1196
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mid Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,925 students in Mid Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mid Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
1,925 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mid Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#417 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
38%
50%
55%
54%
57%
92%
87%
(2022-23)
25.1%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
73%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,688 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,620
$23,730
Spending / Student
$17,688
$23,152

Best Mid Valley School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 7-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Mid Valley El Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
Gr: K-6 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mid Valley School District?
Mid Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,925 students.
What is the rank of Mid Valley School District?
Mid Valley School District is ranked #419 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mid Valley School District?
73% of Mid Valley School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mid Valley School District?
Mid Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Mid Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,688 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,925 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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