Penns Valley Area Sd School District
School District · Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,094
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,094
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#47 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,094
$46 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,301 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
About Penns Valley Area Sd
Penns Valley Area Sd is a Spring Mills, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $18,094 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Penns Valley Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centre Hall-potter EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Penns Valley Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 62.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Penns Valley Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Penns Valley Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Penns Valley Area Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Spring Mills
- Total Enrollment
- 1,301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Penns Valley Area Sd?
Penns Valley Area Sd has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Penns Valley Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Penns Valley Area Sd is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Penns Valley Area Sd?
Penns Valley Area Sd spends $18,094 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Penns Valley Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Penns Valley Area Sd is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Penns Valley Area Sd?
Centre Hall-potter EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Penns Valley Area Sd with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Penns Valley Area Sd?
Across schools in Penns Valley Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Penns Valley Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Penns Valley Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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