Serving 957 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 957 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley El/MS serves the western part of the Sugarloaf, PA school district, covering an area of approximately 107.6 square miles. Most families are within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley El/ms's student population of 957 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
957 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley El/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley El/ms is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2064 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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 #2064 out of 2,733 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Valley El/ms?
957 students attend Valley El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Valley El/ms students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley El/ms?
Valley El/ms has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley El/ms offer ?
Valley El/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley El/ms part of?
Valley El/ms is part of Hazleton Area School District.
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