Very Good
#830 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch
Elementary School · Penns Valley Area Sd · Spring Mills, PA
A Penns Valley Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4528 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875
- Math 63% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penns Valley Area EL and 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,645
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16875; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Penns Valley Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Hall-potter EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Miles Township EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 110 | 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.
Penns Valley Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch is listed in Penns Valley Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch is a public elementary school in Spring Mills, PA, part of Penns Valley Area Sd, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch
What grades does Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch serve?
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch?
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch ranks #830 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd Sch?
45.8% of students at Penns Valley Area EL and 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (814) 422-2000
- Area population (ZIP 16875)
- 3,692
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 16875; 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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