Excellent
#219 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
Pleasant Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Peters Township Sd · Mcmurray, PA
A Peters Township Sd elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 E McMurray Rd, Mcmurray, PA 15317
- Math 94% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley EL Sch score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasant Valley EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$107,962
Median home value
$329,600
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Care Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Borland Manor EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peters Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley EL Sch is listed in Peters Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley EL Sch
Pleasant Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mcmurray, PA, part of Peters Township Sd, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley EL Sch
What grades does Pleasant Valley EL Sch serve?
Pleasant Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley EL Sch?
Pleasant Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley EL Sch is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Pleasant Valley EL Sch ranks #219 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pleasant Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Pleasant Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley EL Sch has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley EL Sch?
11.5% of students at Pleasant Valley EL 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (724) 941-6260
- Area population (ZIP 15317)
- 43,813
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 15317; 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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