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#1312 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
Twin Valley MS
Middle School · Twin Valley Sd · Elverson, PA
A Twin Valley Sd middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
770 Clymer Hill Rd, Elverson, PA 19520
- Math 48% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Twin Valley MS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twin 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$98,882
Median home value
$403,600
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Twin Valley Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Twin Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Twin Valley MS is listed in Twin Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Valley MS
Twin Valley MS is a public middle school in Elverson, PA, part of Twin Valley Sd, serving approximately 863 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Valley MS
What grades does Twin Valley MS serve?
Twin Valley MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Twin Valley MS?
Twin Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Valley MS is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Valley MS rank in PA?
Twin Valley MS ranks #1,312 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Twin Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Twin Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Valley MS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Twin Valley MS a charter school?
No, Twin Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twin Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Twin Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Valley MS?
32.3% of students at Twin 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
- 863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (610) 286-8660
- Area population (ZIP 19520)
- 6,324
- Area average commute
- 28.6 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 19520; 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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