Below Average
#2296 of 2,846 schools in PA
Schuylkill Valley MS
Middle School · Schuylkill Valley Sd · Leesport, PA
A Schuylkill Valley Sd middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
114 Ontelaunee Dr, Leesport, PA 19533
- Math 32% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schuylkill Valley MS score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schuylkill 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$94,038
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Peace Berks CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Kidspeace Advances Program SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| C E Cole Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 4–6 | 3.9 mi | 950 | Compare → |
| Muhlenberg JR HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 7–9 | 4.1 mi | 1,006 | 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.
Schuylkill Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schuylkill Valley MS is listed in Schuylkill Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schuylkill Valley MS
Schuylkill Valley MS is a public middle school in Leesport, PA, part of Schuylkill Valley Sd, serving approximately 697 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,296 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schuylkill Valley MS
What grades does Schuylkill Valley MS serve?
Schuylkill Valley MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Schuylkill Valley MS?
Schuylkill Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Valley MS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schuylkill Valley MS rank in PA?
Schuylkill Valley MS ranks #2,296 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Schuylkill Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Schuylkill Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Schuylkill Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schuylkill Valley MS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Schuylkill Valley MS a charter school?
No, Schuylkill Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schuylkill Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Schuylkill Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schuylkill Valley MS?
38.3% of students at Schuylkill 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (610) 926-7111
- Area population (ZIP 19533)
- 8,823
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
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 19533; 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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