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#1144 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 40% in state

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem

Elementary School · Allegheny-clarion Valley Sd · Foxburg, PA

An Allegheny-clarion Valley Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 347, Foxburg, PA 16036

  • Math 43% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$24,180
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,911

Median home value

$168,800

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Allegheny-clarion Valley Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem is listed in Allegheny-Clarion Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem is a public elementary school in Foxburg, PA, part of Allegheny-clarion Valley Sd, serving approximately 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem

What grades does Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem serve?

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem?

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem rank in PA?

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem ranks #1,144 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem a charter school?

No, Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem a Title I school?

No, Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem?

50.8% of students at Allegheny-clarion Valley Elem 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 – 6th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clarion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 16036)
297
Area median age
43.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 16036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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