Below Average
#2205 of 2,846 schools in PA
Juniata Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Juniata Valley Sd · Alexandria, PA
A Juniata Valley Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7855 Juniata Valley Pike, Alexandria, PA 16611
- Math 35% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juniata Valley EL Sch score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Juniata 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,167
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Juniata Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Juniata Valley EL Sch is listed in Juniata Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juniata Valley EL Sch
Juniata Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Alexandria, PA, part of Juniata Valley Sd, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,205 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juniata Valley EL Sch
What grades does Juniata Valley EL Sch serve?
Juniata Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Juniata Valley EL Sch?
Juniata Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata Valley EL Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juniata Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Juniata Valley EL Sch ranks #2,205 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Juniata Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Juniata Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Juniata Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juniata Valley EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Juniata Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Juniata Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juniata Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Juniata Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juniata Valley EL Sch?
58.6% of students at Juniata 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Huntingdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (814) 669-4422
- Area population (ZIP 16611)
- 2,694
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 16611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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