Below Average
#2241 of 2,846 schools in PA
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Middle School · Panther Valley Sd · Lansford, PA
A Panther Valley Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
678 Panther Pride Drive, Lansford, PA 18232
- Math 22% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Panther Valley Intermediate Sch score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Panther Valley Intermediate 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,078
Median home value
$48,700
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Panther Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is listed in Panther Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is a public middle school in Lansford, PA, part of Panther Valley Sd, serving approximately 449 students in grades 4th-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,241 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
What grades does Panther Valley Intermediate Sch serve?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Panther Valley Intermediate Sch?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Valley Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panther Valley Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch ranks #2,241 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Panther Valley Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Panther Valley Intermediate 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 Panther Valley Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panther Valley Intermediate Sch has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Panther Valley Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panther Valley Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panther Valley Intermediate Sch?
100.0% of students at Panther Valley Intermediate 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
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (570) 645-2175
- Area population (ZIP 18232)
- 4,144
- Area average commute
- 44.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 18232; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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