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#668 of 873 private schools in PA

New England Valley Mennonite

School · Tamaqua, PA

A private school in Tamaqua, PA serving grades 1st – 10th.

Private

VALLEY RD, Tamaqua, PA 18252

  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment35
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where New England Valley Mennonite 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 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,055/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tamaqua), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,020

Median home value

$153,000

Median rent

$922/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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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.

New England Valley Mennonite is listed in Tamaqua, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About New England Valley Mennonite

New England Valley Mennonite is a private school in Tamaqua, PA, serving approximately 35 students in grades 1st-10th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New England Valley Mennonite

What grades does New England Valley Mennonite serve?

New England Valley Mennonite serves students in grades 1st through 10th.

How many students attend New England Valley Mennonite?

New England Valley Mennonite has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New England Valley Mennonite?

The student-teacher ratio at New England Valley Mennonite is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New England Valley Mennonite rank in PA?

New England Valley Mennonite ranks #668 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is New England Valley Mennonite's MySchoolScout rating?

New England Valley Mennonite 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.

Is New England Valley Mennonite a private school?

Yes, New England Valley Mennonite is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is New England Valley Mennonite a religious school?

New England Valley Mennonite has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 10th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
37% M / 63% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Schuylkill County
Area population (ZIP 18252)
11,065
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 18252; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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