Trough Creek Valley Elementary School (Closed 2013)

18546 Cooks Rd
Cassville, PA 16623
Serving 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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
58 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
60-69%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
60-69%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
3%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
97%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trough Creek Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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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