Summary:
The Valley View Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Valley View School District in Pennsylvania. While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is above the state average, its math and science performance lags behind, suggesting opportunities for improvement in these areas.
Academically, Valley View Middle School's math proficiency rates are significantly below the state average, ranging from 18.4% for 8th grade to 30% for 6th grade, compared to the state average of 28.6% to 37.3%. However, the school's science proficiency is closer to the state average, with 45.8% of 8th graders proficient, compared to the state average of 54.5%. In contrast, the school's ELA proficiency is above the state average, ranging from 52% for 7th grade to 55.3% for 8th grade, compared to the state average of 52.2% to 52.9%.
The school's overall performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 353 out of 883 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2021-2022 to 467 out of 891 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.48%) may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Addressing these areas of concern could help improve the school's performance and provide a stronger educational experience for its students.
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