Serving 697 students in grades 5-8, Schuylkill Valley Middle School ranks in the top 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 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schuylkill Valley Middle School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schuylkill Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schuylkill Valley Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schuylkill Valley Middle School's ranking?
Schuylkill Valley Middle School is ranked #1308 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Schuylkill Valley Middle School often compared to?
Schuylkill Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oley Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Schuylkill Valley Middle School?
697 students attend Schuylkill Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Schuylkill Valley Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schuylkill Valley Middle School?
Schuylkill Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schuylkill Valley Middle School offer ?
Schuylkill Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schuylkill Valley Middle School part of?
Schuylkill Valley Middle School is part of Schuylkill Valley School District.
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