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Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School vs. Valley View Intrmd School

Should you attend Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School or Valley View Intrmd School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Valley View Intrmd School
3 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades 3-5, Valley View Intrmd 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
3-5
Total Students
320 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View Intrmd School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley View School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1455 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1676 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley View Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
36%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley View Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley View Intrmd School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
32
-
Grade 1 Students
36
-
Grade 2 Students
36
-
Grade 3 Students
36
153
Grade 4 Students
36
189
Grade 5 Students
36
197
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley View Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley View Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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