Valley View Sd School District
School District · Archbald, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,937
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,937
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Valley View Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valley View 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.
Valley View HS
Archbald · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley View Intrmd Sch
Archbald · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley View MS
Archbald · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#387 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,937
$2,203 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,345 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Valley View Sd ranks #387 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Valley View Sd's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley View HS (7.5/10), Valley View Intrmd Sch (4.9/10), and Valley View MS (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Valley View Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Valley View Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View HS | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley View Intrmd Sch | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley View MS | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley View Sd
Valley View Sd is a Archbald, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,345 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $15,937 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Valley View Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley View HS, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Valley View Sd students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley View Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley View Sd with test data.
Schools in Valley View Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Archbald
- Total Enrollment
- 2,345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley View Sd?
Valley View 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 Valley View Sd?
The average composite rating for Valley View Sd is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Valley View Sd?
Valley View Sd spends $15,937 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley View Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley View Sd is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley View Sd?
Valley View HS is the highest-rated school in Valley View Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Valley View Sd?
Across schools in Valley View Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley View Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Valley View Sd has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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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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