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#2716 of 2,846 schools in PA
Valley El/ms
Elementary School · Hazleton Area Sd · Sugarloaf, PA
A Hazleton Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Rock Glen Rd, Sugarloaf, PA 18249
- Math 27% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley El/ms score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
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 39% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 42 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
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Valley El/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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,820
Median home value
$279,800
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beginnings Early Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Drums El/msEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Hazle Township Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–2 | 4.4 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| West Hazleton El/msEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 999 | 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.
Hazleton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley El/ms is listed in Hazleton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley El/ms
Valley El/ms is a public elementary school in Sugarloaf, PA, part of Hazleton Area Sd, serving approximately 910 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,716 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley El/ms
What grades does Valley El/ms serve?
Valley El/ms serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley El/ms?
Valley El/ms has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley El/ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley El/ms is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley El/ms rank in PA?
Valley El/ms ranks #2,716 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Valley El/ms's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley El/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Valley El/ms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley El/ms has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley El/ms a charter school?
No, Valley El/ms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley El/ms a Title I school?
No, Valley El/ms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley El/ms?
100.0% of students at Valley El/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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (570) 459-3111
- Area population (ZIP 18249)
- 4,161
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 18249; 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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