Top Rankings
Central Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,208 students in Central Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,208 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Central Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
174 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
1,863 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
84%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
173
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,133 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,021
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,133
$23,119
Best Central Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #22.
Todd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
113 Todd Ln
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Center Grange Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,208 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District is ranked #190 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Valley School District?
84% of Central Valley School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,133 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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