For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 788 students in Moshannon Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Moshannon Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
788 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Moshannon Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
756 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
57
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,128 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,877
$23,649
Spending / Student
$22,128
$23,073
Best Moshannon Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Moshannon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5026 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District is ranked #351 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Moshannon Valley School District?
96% of Moshannon Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Moshannon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,128 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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