Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Penn Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Penn Valley School's student population of 514 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Valley School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Valley School's ranking?
Penn Valley School is ranked #107 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Valley School often compared to?
Penn Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Wynne School, Gladwyne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Valley School?
514 students attend Penn Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Penn Valley School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Valley School?
Penn Valley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Valley School offer ?
Penn Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Penn Valley School part of?
Penn Valley School is part of Lower Merion School District.
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