Serving 565 students in grades 6-8, Valley View Middle School 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley View MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Archbald, PA, covering approximately 27.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley View Middle School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley View Middle School 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 View Middle School is 0.30, 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
#1546 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 View Middle School's ranking?
Valley View Middle School is ranked #1546 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Valley View Middle School often compared to?
Valley View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland El School - Scott Campus, Abington Heights Middle School, Valley View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Valley View Middle School?
565 students attend Valley View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Valley View Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley View Middle School?
Valley View Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley View Middle School offer ?
Valley View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley View Middle School part of?
Valley View Middle School is part of Valley View School District.
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