Very Good
#1040 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
River Valley MS
Middle School · River Valley Sd · Blairsville, PA
A River Valley Sd middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
104 School Lane, Blairsville, PA 15717
- Math 34% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Valley MS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blairsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,544
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15717; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
River Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Valley MS is listed in River Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley MS
River Valley MS is a public middle school in Blairsville, PA, part of River Valley Sd, serving approximately 318 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley MS
What grades does River Valley MS serve?
River Valley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River Valley MS?
River Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley MS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley MS rank in PA?
River Valley MS ranks #1,040 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is River Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 River Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley MS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is River Valley MS a charter school?
No, River Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Valley MS a Title I school?
No, River Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley MS?
100.0% of students at River Valley MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (724) 459-8880
- Area population (ZIP 15717)
- 9,563
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 15717; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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