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#1533 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 45% in state

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Parma City · Parma, OH

A Parma City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, OH 44130

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$17,634
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated835/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,099

Median home value

$184,900

Median rent

$1,045/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4K–80.2 mi238Compare →
Providence AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0PK–41.1 mi41Compare →
Parma Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2K–61.2 mi121Compare →
Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7PK–81.3 mi163Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Parma City

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#4 of 12
District spending per student
$17,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is listed in Parma City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parma, OH, part of Parma City, serving approximately 907 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,533 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary School

What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School serve?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Valley Elementary School rank in OH?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #1,533 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasant Valley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

58.2% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
907
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 44130)
49,778
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
44.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44130; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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