Serving 83 students in grades 6-8, Oswayo Valley 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Oswayo Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oswayo Valley Middle School's ranking?
Oswayo Valley Middle School is ranked #1925 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oswayo Valley Middle School?
83 students attend Oswayo Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Oswayo Valley Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley Middle School?
Oswayo Valley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oswayo Valley Middle School offer ?
Oswayo Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oswayo Valley Middle School part of?
Oswayo Valley Middle School is part of Oswayo Valley School District.
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