Delaware Valley Elementary School

500 Avenue S
Matamoras, PA 18336
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delaware Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Delaware Valley Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Delaware Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Valley Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1072 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Delaware Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delaware 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 2021-22 school year data.
63%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware 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 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Delaware Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Delaware Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Delaware Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delaware Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Delaware Valley Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Delaware Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Delaware Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Delaware Valley Elementary School?
493 students attend Delaware Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Delaware Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Valley Elementary School?
Delaware Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware Valley Elementary School offer ?
Delaware Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Valley Elementary School part of?
Delaware Valley Elementary School is part of Delaware Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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