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#1375 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 48% in state

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch

Elementary School · Pleasant Valley Sd · Kunkletown, PA

A Pleasant Valley Sd elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

477 Polk Township Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058

  • Math 57% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$20,032
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant 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 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,572

Median home value

$220,100

Median rent

$1,409/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pleasant Valley Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$20,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is listed in Pleasant Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Kunkletown, PA, part of Pleasant Valley Sd, serving approximately 925 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch

What grades does Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch serve?

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 925 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch rank in PA?

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch ranks #1,375 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch a charter school?

No, Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
925
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 18058)
9,884
Area average commute
37.1 min
Area median age
45.4
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 18058; 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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