Needs Improvement
#2657 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pleasant Valley MS
Middle School · Pleasant Valley Sd · Brodheadsville, PA
A Pleasant Valley Sd middle school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2233 Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA 18322
- Math 31% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Pleasant Valley MS score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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).
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pleasant Valley MS 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,642
Median home value
$274,000
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
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
- #4 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 MS is listed in Pleasant Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley MS
Pleasant Valley MS is a public middle school in Brodheadsville, PA, part of Pleasant Valley Sd, serving approximately 926 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,657 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley MS
What grades does Pleasant Valley MS serve?
Pleasant Valley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley MS?
Pleasant Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 926 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley MS is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley MS rank in PA?
Pleasant Valley MS ranks #2,657 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pleasant Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Valley MS a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 926
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (570) 402-1000
- Area population (ZIP 18322)
- 2,821
- Area median age
- 47
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 18322; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.