Below Average
#2283 of 2,846 schools in PA
Indian Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Mifflin County Sd · Reedsville, PA
A Mifflin County Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 Kish Rd, Reedsville, PA 17084
- Math 34% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Valley EL Sch score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
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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Where Indian Valley EL Sch 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,837
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mifflin County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Valley EL Sch is listed in Mifflin County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Valley EL Sch
Indian Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Reedsville, PA, part of Mifflin County Sd, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,283 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Valley EL Sch
What grades does Indian Valley EL Sch serve?
Indian Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Indian Valley EL Sch?
Indian Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley EL Sch is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Indian Valley EL Sch ranks #2,283 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Indian Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Indian Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Valley EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Indian Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Indian Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Indian Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Valley EL Sch?
55.2% of students at Indian Valley EL Sch 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mifflin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (717) 667-2123
- Area population (ZIP 17084)
- 4,665
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 17084; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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