Blacklick Valley School District

The Blacklick Valley School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Blacklick Valley Elementary Center and Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School. While the district as a whole is ranked 410 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, there are some standout elements to note about the individual schools.

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center stands out for its strong performance on PSSA Science assessments, with 85.7% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 567th to 838th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% in 2022-2023, above the state average, and its students perform better than the district and state on the Keystone Exams in Algebra I and Literature, though the school's overall ranking has dropped from 567th to 460th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.

Both schools face challenges, with mixed performance on PSSA assessments and high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student achievement. The relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools indicate a potential opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the Blacklick Valley School District appears to have some areas of strength, but also faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes across the board.