Moshannon Valley Sd School District
School District · Houtzdale, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
773
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
773
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Moshannon Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Moshannon Valley Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Moshannon Valley EL Sch
Houtzdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moshannon Valley Jshs
Houtzdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#308 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,831
$309 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
773 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
STAAR proficiency rose +0.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Moshannon Valley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Moshannon Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moshannon Valley EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Moshannon Valley Jshs | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Moshannon Valley Sd
Moshannon Valley Sd is a Houtzdale, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 773 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $17,831 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Moshannon Valley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moshannon Valley EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Moshannon Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Moshannon Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moshannon Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Moshannon Valley Sd
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Houtzdale
- Total Enrollment
- 773
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- District spending per student
- $17,831NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moshannon Valley Sd?
Moshannon Valley Sd has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Moshannon Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Moshannon Valley Sd is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Moshannon Valley Sd?
Moshannon Valley Sd's district-level spending was $17,831 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moshannon Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moshannon Valley Sd is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moshannon Valley Sd?
Moshannon Valley EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Moshannon Valley Sd with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Moshannon Valley Sd?
Across schools in Moshannon Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
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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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