Summary:
The city of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools: Pleasant Valley Intermediate School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Pleasant Valley School District, which is ranked 308th out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
While both schools have relatively high proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages, Pleasant Valley Intermediate School stands out for its consistent improvement in statewide ranking, moving from 806th out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 715th out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is making progress and performing better relative to other elementary schools in the state. Additionally, Pleasant Valley Intermediate School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.5, which may contribute to its higher academic performance.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates over 49%. However, the schools appear to be addressing these challenges effectively, as evidenced by their strong test scores. Pleasant Valley Intermediate School also spends more per student ($23,655) compared to Pleasant Valley Elementary School ($20,112), which may be another factor in its improved performance and ranking over time.
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