Pleasant Valley School District

The Pleasant Valley School District in Pennsylvania consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. While the district maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the academic performance of its schools varies, with some standout performers and areas for improvement.

Pleasant Valley High School is the district's top performer, ranking 261 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and boasting a strong 4-year graduation rate of 88.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. The school's students excel in Literature on the Keystone Exams, with 75.1% scoring proficient or better. In contrast, Pleasant Valley Middle School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate School have more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels meeting or exceeding state averages on PSSA exams, while others fall behind.

Across the district, per-student spending varies significantly, from $18,383 at the high school to $25,200 at the middle school. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.39% at the high school to 53.51% at the Intermediate School, suggests the district serves a population with significant economic challenges. As the Pleasant Valley School District continues to support its diverse student body, it may want to investigate the factors contributing to the variability in academic performance and ensure equitable resource allocation to provide all students with the best possible educational opportunities.