Below Average
#2323 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ligonier Valley MS
Middle School · Ligonier Valley Sd · Ligonier, PA
A Ligonier Valley Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
536 Bell Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
- Math 30% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ligonier Valley MS score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ligonier Valley MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,750
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Ligonier Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ligonier Valley MS is listed in Ligonier Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ligonier Valley MS
Ligonier Valley MS is a public middle school in Ligonier, PA, part of Ligonier Valley Sd, serving approximately 291 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,323 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ligonier Valley MS
What grades does Ligonier Valley MS serve?
Ligonier Valley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ligonier Valley MS?
Ligonier Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley MS is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ligonier Valley MS rank in PA?
Ligonier Valley MS ranks #2,323 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ligonier Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Ligonier Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Ligonier Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ligonier Valley MS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ligonier Valley MS a charter school?
No, Ligonier Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ligonier Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Ligonier Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ligonier Valley MS?
43.0% of students at Ligonier Valley MS 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (724) 238-6412
- Area population (ZIP 15658)
- 8,114
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 55.3
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 15658; 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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