Trough Creek Valley Elementary School serves 58 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Trough Creek Valley Elementary School?
58 students attend Trough Creek Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Trough Creek Valley Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trough Creek Valley Elementary School?
Trough Creek Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trough Creek Valley Elementary School offer ?
Trough Creek Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Trough Creek Valley Elementary School part of?
Trough Creek Valley Elementary School is part of Southern Huntingdon County School District.
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