Best Public Schools in Kunkletown, PA

Summary:

The city of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools, Pleasant Valley Intermediate School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School, both part of the Pleasant Valley School District. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Pleasant Valley Intermediate School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and exceeding state averages in PSSA Math and Science proficiency. The school's 85% proficiency rate in 4th-grade PSSA Science is particularly impressive, well above the state average. In contrast, Pleasant Valley Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating stable but not exceptional performance.

While both schools have similar student-teacher ratios, Pleasant Valley Intermediate School spends significantly more per student than Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which may contribute to its stronger academic results. Overall, the data suggests that families in Kunkletown have access to two reasonably well-performing elementary schools, with Pleasant Valley Intermediate School offering a slight edge in academic achievement and resources.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Public	K-2	476 Polk Township Road	Kunkletown	18058	Monroe County	Pleasant Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 402-1000	899	74	12.2	49.8%	660 (73.4%)	41 (4.6%)	136 (15.1%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.9%)								(n/a)											$20,112	$320	$19,792
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School	Public	3-5	477 Polk Township Road	Kunkletown	18058	Monroe County	Pleasant Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 402-1000	925	68	13.5	53.5%	638 (69.0%)	44 (4.8%)	166 (17.9%)	14 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.5%)	59.6	710^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.7%		54.4	806^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.5%	96	54.0	59.5	45.6	53.4	85.0	85.0	47.8	55.6	54.6	52.6	$23,655	$150	$23,505

Cities Near Kunkletown

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brodheadsville	3.67 mi	2	368^th
Lehighton	6.15 mi	4	530^th
Sciota	8.73 mi	2	371^st
Albrightsville	8.77 mi	1	602^nd
Palmerton	10.63 mi	4	419^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.