River Valley School District

The River Valley School District consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Saltsburg Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Blairsville Elementary School and River Valley Middle School have more mixed academic results, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the district and state, while others fall behind.

The data also highlights disparities in poverty levels across the district, with Blairsville Elementary and River Valley Middle School having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 86.12% at River Valley High School. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the varying academic performance across the district. Additionally, the relatively low spending per student, ranging from $20,350 to $30,727, raises questions about the adequacy of funding and resources available to support student learning and school improvement efforts.

Despite these challenges, the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 12.2 at River Valley High School to 13.3 at Saltsburg Elementary School. This focus on maintaining small class sizes could be a positive factor in supporting student learning, but the impact may be limited if other resource and performance disparities exist between the schools.