Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)46%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)51%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
442 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Valley Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.
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