Top Rankings
Penns Valley Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,352 students in Penns Valley Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penns Valley Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,352 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Penns Valley Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#125 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,291 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
18 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
106
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,183 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,115 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,183
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,115
$23,073
Best Penns Valley Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Grades: 7-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Centre Hall-potter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 North Hoffer Street
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 422-2000
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 422-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4528 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Miles Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Town Lane Road
Rebersburg, PA 16872
(814) 422-2000
Rebersburg, PA 16872
(814) 422-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penns Valley Area School District?
Penns Valley Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,352 students.
What is the rank of Penns Valley Area School District?
Penns Valley Area School District is ranked #123 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penns Valley Area School District?
96% of Penns Valley Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penns Valley Area School District?
Penns Valley Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penns Valley Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,115 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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