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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,202 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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,202 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Central Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 679 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
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
159 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
1,872 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
135
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,179 is less than the state median of $23,073. 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
$18,070
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,179
$23,073
Best Central Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
Magnet 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
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Todd Lane Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center Grange Primary School
Magnet School
225 Center Grange Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Grades: PK-2
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,202 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District is ranked #188 out of 679 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?
85% of Central Valley School District students are White, 7% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,179 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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