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#1886 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
Middle School · Pequea Valley Sd · Kinzers, PA
A Pequea Valley Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
166 S New Holland Rd PO Box 257, Kinzers, PA 17535
- Math 28% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pequea 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,506
Median home value
$346,700
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pequea Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch is listed in Pequea Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch is a public middle school in Kinzers, PA, part of Pequea Valley Sd, serving approximately 219 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,886 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
What grades does Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch serve?
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch?
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch ranks #1,886 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch?
62.1% of students at Pequea 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (717) 768-5535
- Area population (ZIP 17535)
- 2,651
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 17535; 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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