Below Average
#2417 of 2,846 schools in PA
Valley View MS
Middle School · Valley View Sd · Archbald, PA
A Valley View Sd middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Columbus Dr, Archbald, PA 18403
- Math 24% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View MS score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley View 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average599/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Archbald), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,401
Median home value
$212,900
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18403; 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.
Valley View Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View MS is listed in Valley View SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View MS
Valley View MS is a public middle school in Archbald, PA, part of Valley View Sd, serving approximately 549 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,417 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View MS
What grades does Valley View MS serve?
Valley View MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley View MS?
Valley View MS has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View MS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View MS rank in PA?
Valley View MS ranks #2,417 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Valley View MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 View MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View MS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley View MS a charter school?
No, Valley View MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View MS a Title I school?
No, Valley View MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View MS?
45.7% of students at Valley View 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (570) 876-6461
- Area population (ZIP 18403)
- 6,580
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 18403; 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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