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#1833 of 2,846 schools in PA
Moshannon Valley Jshs
High School · Moshannon Valley Sd · Houtzdale, PA
A Moshannon Valley Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4934 Green Acre Rd, Houtzdale, PA 16651
- Math 31% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moshannon Valley Jshs score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
102.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moshannon 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,965
Median home value
$99,400
Median rent
$651/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16651; 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.
Moshannon Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,831NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moshannon Valley Jshs is listed in Moshannon Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moshannon Valley Jshs
Moshannon Valley Jshs is a public high school in Houtzdale, PA, part of Moshannon Valley Sd, serving approximately 366 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,833 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moshannon Valley Jshs
What grades does Moshannon Valley Jshs serve?
Moshannon Valley Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Moshannon Valley Jshs?
Moshannon Valley Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moshannon Valley Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Moshannon Valley Jshs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moshannon Valley Jshs rank in PA?
Moshannon Valley Jshs ranks #1,833 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Moshannon Valley Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Moshannon Valley Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Moshannon Valley Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moshannon Valley Jshs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Moshannon Valley Jshs a charter school?
No, Moshannon Valley Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moshannon Valley Jshs a Title I school?
No, Moshannon Valley Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moshannon Valley Jshs?
102.5% of students at Moshannon 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (814) 378-7616
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 16651)
- 5,777
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 16651; 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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