Ligonier Valley Sd School District
School District · Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,221
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,221
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Ligonier Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ligonier Valley Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mellon EL Sch
Ligonier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ligonier Valley HS
Ligonier · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laurel Valley EL Sch
New Florence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#327 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,221
+$2,081 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,375 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Ligonier Valley Sd ranks #327 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Ligonier Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mellon EL Sch (7.3/10), Ligonier Valley HS (7.1/10), and Laurel Valley EL Sch (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ligonier Valley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ligonier Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mellon EL Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ligonier Valley HS | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Laurel Valley EL Sch | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Ligonier Valley MS | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ligonier Valley Sd
Ligonier Valley Sd is a Ligonier, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,375 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $20,221 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Ligonier Valley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mellon EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ligonier Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 69.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ligonier Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ligonier Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Ligonier Valley Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Ligonier
- Total Enrollment
- 1,375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Ligonier Valley Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ligonier Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Ligonier Valley Sd is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Ligonier Valley Sd spends $20,221 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ligonier Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ligonier Valley Sd is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Mellon EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Ligonier Valley Sd with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Across schools in Ligonier Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ligonier Valley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Ligonier Valley Sd has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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