Panther Valley Sd School District
School District · Lansford, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Panther Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Panther 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.
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Lansford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Panther Valley Jshs
Lansford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Panther Valley EL Sch
Nesquehoning · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#467 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,056
$5,084 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,838 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Panther Valley Sd ranks #467 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Panther Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Panther Valley Intermediate Sch (4.7/10), Panther Valley Jshs (3.9/10), and Panther Valley EL Sch (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Panther Valley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Panther Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panther Valley Intermediate Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Panther Valley Jshs | 3.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Panther Valley EL Sch | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Panther Valley Sd
Panther Valley Sd is a Lansford, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,838 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $13,056 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Panther Valley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Panther Valley Intermediate Sch, which has a composite score of 4.7/10.
In standardized testing, Panther Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Panther Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Panther Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Panther Valley Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lansford
- Total Enrollment
- 1,838
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Panther Valley Sd?
Panther Valley Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Panther Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Panther Valley Sd is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Panther Valley Sd?
Panther Valley Sd spends $13,056 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Panther Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Panther Valley Sd is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Panther Valley Sd?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is the highest-rated school in Panther Valley Sd with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What are the test scores in Panther Valley Sd?
Across schools in Panther Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Panther Valley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley Sd has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 3 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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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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