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Pleasant Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,117 students in Pleasant Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pleasant Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
4,117 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pleasant Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#318 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
685 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
250 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,899 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
71%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
221 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
295
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
325
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
305
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
304
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
329
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
327
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
350
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
333
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,440 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,002 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,440
$23,649
Spending / Student
$26,002
$23,073
Best Pleasant Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
476 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Grades: K-2
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1671 Route 209
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Grades: 3-5
| 925 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Valley School District?
Pleasant Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,117 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Valley School District?
Pleasant Valley School District is ranked #320 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Valley School District?
71% of Pleasant Valley School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley School District?
Pleasant Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasant Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,002 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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