Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Mid Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Mid Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mid Valley High School?
512 students attend Mid Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mid Valley High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid Valley High School?
Mid Valley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mid Valley High School offer ?
Mid Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mid Valley High School part of?
Mid Valley High School is part of Middle Valley School District.
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