Excellent
#360 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Valley Forge MS
Middle School · Tredyffrin-easttown Sd · Wayne, PA
A Tredyffrin-easttown Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 W Walker Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
- Math 68% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Forge MS score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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
8.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Forge 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,451
Median home value
$693,200
Median rent
$2,130/mo
College educated
78.1%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19087; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredyffrin-easttown MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,088 | Compare → |
| Regina Luminis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| The Timothy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Virtual CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,954 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Forge MS is listed in Tredyffrin-Easttown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Forge MS
Valley Forge MS is a public middle school in Wayne, PA, part of Tredyffrin-easttown Sd, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Forge MS
What grades does Valley Forge MS serve?
Valley Forge MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Forge MS?
Valley Forge MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge MS is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Forge MS rank in PA?
Valley Forge MS ranks #360 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Valley Forge MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Forge MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Forge MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Forge MS has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Forge MS a charter school?
No, Valley Forge MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Forge MS a Title I school?
No, Valley Forge MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Forge MS?
8.7% of students at Valley Forge 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
- 1,119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (610) 240-1300
- Area population (ZIP 19087)
- 33,770
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 19087; 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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