Summary:
The Penns Valley Area School District in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, consists of two schools: Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School and Penns Valley Area Elementary and Intermediate School. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with the junior/senior high school ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania.
Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking 36th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive academic achievement, with 57-73% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and ELA tests, and 64-83% proficient in Keystone Exams. Additionally, the school has an excellent 97.9% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.6% dropout rate.
While Penns Valley Area Elementary and Intermediate School does not quite match the high school's performance, it still ranks 394th out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating. The elementary school also performs well, exceeding state averages in most subject areas. However, it has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch at 42.16%, compared to 27.79% at the high school, which may indicate socioeconomic differences between the younger and older student populations.
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