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Ryan Gloyer MS

Middle School · Seneca Valley Sd · Harmony, PA

A Seneca Valley Sd middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

122 Seneca School Rd, Harmony, PA 16037

  • Math 39% vs PA 35% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$18,216
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Ryan Gloyer MS score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
35%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ryan Gloyer MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,078

Median home value

$331,200

Median rent

$879/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

90.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16037; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Stephens Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition7.82–122.1 mi130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Seneca Valley Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$18,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ryan Gloyer MS is listed in Seneca Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ryan Gloyer MS

Ryan Gloyer MS is a public middle school in Harmony, PA, part of Seneca Valley Sd, serving approximately 1,100 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,943 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ryan Gloyer MS

What grades does Ryan Gloyer MS serve?

Ryan Gloyer MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Ryan Gloyer MS?

Ryan Gloyer MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan Gloyer MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Ryan Gloyer MS is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ryan Gloyer MS rank in PA?

Ryan Gloyer MS ranks #1,943 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ryan Gloyer MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Ryan Gloyer MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ryan Gloyer MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ryan Gloyer MS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ryan Gloyer MS a charter school?

No, Ryan Gloyer MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ryan Gloyer MS a Title I school?

No, Ryan Gloyer MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ryan Gloyer MS?

23.7% of students at Ryan Gloyer 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
1,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 16037)
4,840
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
49.4
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 16037; 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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