Below Average
#2254 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
Middle School · Williamsport Area Sd · Williamsport, PA
A Williamsport Area Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1825 Hays Lane, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Math 34% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lycoming Valley Intrmd 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,770
Median home value
$176,200
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 2.8 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Rommelt EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 5–6 | 4.1 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Loyalsock Twp MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch is listed in Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch is a public middle school in Williamsport, PA, part of Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 564 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,254 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
What grades does Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch serve?
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch?
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch ranks #2,254 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch?
62.9% of students at Lycoming Valley Intrmd 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (570) 601-3900
- Area population (ZIP 17701)
- 43,169
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 17701; 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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