Conemaugh Valley School District

The Conemaugh Valley School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Conemaugh Valley Elementary School and Conemaugh Valley Junior/Senior High School. The data reveals that the junior/senior high school is the stronger performing school in the district, with a higher statewide ranking and better proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the elementary school.

While the junior/senior high school performs relatively well, the elementary school lags behind state averages, particularly in math. Only 31.8% of Conemaugh Valley Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA math in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.4%. This suggests a need to investigate the underlying factors contributing to the performance gap and implement targeted interventions at the elementary level.

The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, 100% at the elementary and 85.27% at the high school, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. This could be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance and is an important consideration for resource allocation and support programs. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the high school ($20,111) compared to the elementary school ($14,483) is an interesting finding that warrants further exploration to ensure funds are being effectively utilized to support student learning and outcomes.