Valley El/ms 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
883 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Valley El/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1809 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)1%
4%
Hispanic
(20-21)14%
13%
Black
(20-21)1%
15%
White
(20-21)82%
63%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley El/ms's ranking?
Valley El/ms is ranked #1809 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Valley El/ms often compared to?
Valley El/msis often viewed alongside schools like Drums El/ms by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Valley El/ms?
883 students attend Valley El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Valley El/ms students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Valley El/ms offer ?
Valley El/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley El/ms part of?
Valley El/ms is part of Hazleton Area SD School District.
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