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Schuylkill Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,085 students in Schuylkill Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Schuylkill Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,085 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Schuylkill 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
62 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,706 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 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:
123
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
184
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,958 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,097
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,958
$23,073
Best Schuylkill Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schuylkill Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
929 Lakeshore Dr
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-1706
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-1706
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Schuylkill Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 Ontelaunee Dr
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-7111
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-7111
Grades: 5-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Schuylkill Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62 Ashley Way
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-4165
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-4165
Grades: K-4
| 746 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Schuylkill Valley School District?
Schuylkill Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,085 students.
What is the rank of Schuylkill Valley School District?
Schuylkill Valley School District is ranked #220 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill Valley School District?
82% of Schuylkill Valley School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schuylkill Valley School District?
Schuylkill Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Schuylkill Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,958 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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