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#1126 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 40% in state

Cowanesque Valley Jshs

High School · Northern Tioga Sd · Westfield, PA

A Northern Tioga Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

51 North Fork Road, Westfield, PA 16950

  • Math 35% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$18,061
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Cowanesque Valley Jshs score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Cowanesque Valley Jshs 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated916/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), 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

$52,440

Median home value

$121,600

Median rent

$653/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Williamson ShsEnrollment path unverified5.97–12Not available549Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northern Tioga Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$18,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cowanesque Valley Jshs is listed in Northern Tioga SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cowanesque Valley Jshs

Cowanesque Valley Jshs is a public high school in Westfield, PA, part of Northern Tioga Sd, serving approximately 379 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cowanesque Valley Jshs

What grades does Cowanesque Valley Jshs serve?

Cowanesque Valley Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cowanesque Valley Jshs?

Cowanesque Valley Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowanesque Valley Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Cowanesque Valley Jshs is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cowanesque Valley Jshs rank in PA?

Cowanesque Valley Jshs ranks #1,126 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Cowanesque Valley Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Cowanesque Valley Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Cowanesque Valley Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cowanesque Valley Jshs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cowanesque Valley Jshs a charter school?

No, Cowanesque Valley Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cowanesque Valley Jshs a Title I school?

No, Cowanesque Valley Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cowanesque Valley Jshs?

100.0% of students at Cowanesque Valley Jshs 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tioga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 16950)
3,256
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
47
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 16950; 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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