Below Average
#2498 of 2,846 schools in PA
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs
High School · Turkeyfoot Valley Area Sd · Confluence, PA
A Turkeyfoot Valley Area Sd high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
172 Turkeyfoot Rd, Confluence, PA 15424
- Math 14% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs 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 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,125
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15424; 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.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs is listed in Turkeyfoot Valley Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs is a public high school in Confluence, PA, part of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Sd, serving approximately 123 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,498 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs
What grades does Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs serve?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs rank in PA?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs ranks #2,498 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs?
63.4% of students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jshs 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.7%
- Phone
- (814) 395-3621
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 15424)
- 2,059
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 15424; 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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