Serving 908 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant 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 is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Valley MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Brodheadsville, PA, covering approximately 116.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Middle School's student population of 908 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
908 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Middle 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 Pleasant Valley Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1422 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Pleasant Valley Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is ranked #1422 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School?
908 students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pleasant Valley Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Middle School part of?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.
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