Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,072 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 Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,072 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pleasant Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 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
0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
737 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
15%
# Black Students
237 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,845 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
70%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
195 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
237
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
333
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
332
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
304
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
345
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
343
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,722 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,289 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,722
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,289
$23,119
Best Pleasant Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary 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
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High 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
| 1,352 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley Middle 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
| 926 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate 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 4,072 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Valley School District?
Pleasant Valley School District is ranked #321 out of 675 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?
70% of Pleasant Valley School District students are White, 18% 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 $26,289 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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