Pleasant Valley School serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
56%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
25%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
34 students attend Pleasant Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pleasant Valley School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley School offer ?
Pleasant Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pleasant Valley School part of?
Pleasant Valley School is part of Methuen School District.
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