Pleasant Valley Elementary School

250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (724) 941-6260

www.ptsd.k12.pa.us

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Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves 465 students in grades Kindergarten-3.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

465 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#21 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

38%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

55%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

92%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Peters Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

465 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Peters Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education