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Juniata Valley Jshs

High School · Juniata Valley Sd · Alexandria, PA

A Juniata Valley Sd high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7775 Juniata Valley Pike PO Box 318, Alexandria, PA 16611

  • Math 26% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$17,400
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Juniata Valley Jshs score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Juniata 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·17 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

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
#1 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 Jshs is listed in Juniata Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juniata Valley Jshs

Juniata Valley Jshs is a public high school in Alexandria, PA, part of Juniata Valley Sd, serving approximately 377 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juniata Valley Jshs

What grades does Juniata Valley Jshs serve?

Juniata Valley Jshs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Juniata Valley Jshs?

Juniata Valley Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Juniata Valley Jshs is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juniata Valley Jshs rank in PA?

Juniata Valley Jshs ranks #1,662 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Juniata Valley Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Juniata Valley Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Juniata Valley Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juniata Valley Jshs has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Juniata Valley Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Juniata Valley Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

53.6% of students at Juniata 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Huntingdon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16611)
2,694
Area average commute
31.7 min
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 16611; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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