Central Valley Middle School

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Central Valley Middle School ranks 496 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 543 students. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 235 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Valley Middle School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and district averages. The school's PSSA test scores in Math (31.8%), Science (50%), and English Language Arts (40.7%) are all below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 230 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2016-2017 to 496 out of 891 in 2023-2024. Certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, perform significantly worse than the state and district averages. The school also has a higher dropout rate and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Marshall Middle School, Beaver Area Middle School, and Hopewell Junior High School, Central Valley Middle School generally underperforms in academic metrics, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The school and district should closely examine the underlying factors contributing to these issues and develop a comprehensive plan to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061-2571

(724) 775-8200

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
496^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,799

Students who attend Central Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central Valley High School

Feeder schools for Central Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Center Grange Primary School
	Todd Lane Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

African American:

6.3%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Valley Middle School ranks worse than 55.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), African American (6.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Valley Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Central Valley Middle School employs 44.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Valley Middle School is $15,799.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley Middle School 496^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Central Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 235^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	61.15	389^th	825	52.8%
2012	61.37	399^th	834	52.2%
2013	63.48	336^th	758	55.7%
2014	69.53	240^th	728	67.0%
2015	70.73	236^th	835	71.7%
2016	70.27	254^th	870	70.8%
2017	72.31	230^th	877	73.8%
2018	67.09	286^th	861	66.8%
2019	69.17	271^st	891	69.6%
2021	64.80	255^th	797	68.0%
2022	61.51	328^th	883	62.9%
2023	56.38	397^th	893	55.5%
2024	47.00	496^th	891	44.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.30	528^th	874	39.6%
2024	40.15	544^th	877	38.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.98	429^th	860	50.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.28	375^th	660	43.2%
2024	39.94	366^th	672	45.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.64	534^th	870	38.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.27	105^th	421	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at Central Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.10	386^th	681	43.3%
2024	30.63	495^th	673	26.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	389	25	6	3	n/a	n/a	423
2011	505	19	0	10	0	24	558
2012	519	26	1	8	0	21	575
2013	478	24	0	10	0	15	527
2014	502	26	0	7	0	11	546
2015	468	37	0	5	0	9	519
2016	474	37	0	6	1	13	531
2017	507	41	1	6	1	20	576
2018	533	36	1	7	1	17	595
2019	501	39	4	8	1	14	567
2020	489	36	7	14	2	8	556
2021	458	39	5	16	2	9	529
2022	457	38	3	19	0	14	531
2023	465	39	4	15	1	19	543
2024	452	33	2	13	1	24	525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	423	24.0	17.6	18.7
2011	558	38.8	14.3	27.2
2012	575	37.3	15.4	30.4
2013	527	45.1	11.6	30.9
2014	546	43.2	12.6	38.3
2015	519	42.0	12.3	37.8
2016	531	42.0	12.6	36.5
2017	576	42.4	13.5	33.5
2018	595	40.5	14.6	28.4
2019	567	43.5	13.0	29.1
2020	556	41.5	13.3	30
2021	529	40.5	13.0	31.6
2022	531	42.0	12.6	22.6
2023	543	41.6	13.0	23.4
2024	525	44.4	11.8	35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	423	24.0	17.6	18.7
2011	558	38.8	14.3	27.2
2012	575	37.3	15.4	30.4
2013	527	45.1	11.6	30.9
2014	546	43.2	12.6	38.3
2015	519	42.0	12.3	37.8
2016	531	42.0	12.6	36.5
2017	576	42.4	13.5	33.5
2018	595	40.5	14.6	28.4
2019	567	43.5	13.0	29.1
2020	556	41.5	13.3	30
2021	529	40.5	13.0	31.6
2022	531	42.0	12.6	22.6
2023	543	41.6	13.0	23.4
2024	525	44.4	11.8	35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Valley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$269 (1.7%)	$15,254 (98.3%)	$15,523
2020	$231 (1.5%)	$14,674 (98.5%)	$14,905
2021	$422 (2.7%)	$15,428 (97.3%)	$15,851
2022	$740 (4.7%)	$15,058 (95.3%)	$15,798

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Valley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 271^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 397^th of 893 Middle schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Central Valley Middle School)	42.4	22.1	20.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Middle School)	74.4	60.1	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Central Valley Middle School)	34.9	28.5	6.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Middle School)	68.8	42.4	26.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Central Valley Middle School)	36.2	32.7	3.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Central Valley Middle School)	69.8	66.7	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Middle School)	63.7	56.2	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Central Valley Middle School)	37.9	27.8	10.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Central Valley Middle School)	69.8	66.7	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley Middle School)	69	52.7	16.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	567	543	4.2%
African American	39	39
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	8	15	87.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	501	465	7.2%
Two or More Races	14	19	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	23.4%	5.7%

Schools Near Central Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Allen Ave	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-8200	525	44	11.8	35.2%	452 (86.1%)	33 (6.3%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	47	496^th of 891 public middle schools	44.3%		56.4	397^th of 893 public middle schools	55.5%	99		30.8	38.5	26.5	31.8	50.0	50.0		51.6	44.3	27.1	40.7	$15,799	$740	$15,058
Freedom Area Middle School	Public	5-8	1702 School Street	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7641	356	30	11.6	55.3%	322 (90.4%)	5 (1.4%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	42.9	530^th of 891 public middle schools	40.5%		43.7	522^nd of 893 public middle schools	41.5%	8	47.9	37.9	31.0	17.8	33.1	35.7	35.7	36.6	58.2	43.2	32.2	42.6	$14,554	$551	$14,003
Rochester Middle School	Public	6-8	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7500	174	16	10.9	100.0%	122 (70.1%)	26 (14.9%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.8%)	55.7	407^th of 891 public middle schools	54.3%		37.2	579^th of 893 public middle schools	35.2%	172		46.4	32.6	18.9	32.9	49.0	49.0		53.6	52.1	50.9	52.2	$28,509	$1,649	$26,860
Beaver Area Middle School	Public	7-8	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0253	309	19	15.9	26.2%	282 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	86.2	88^th of 891 public middle schools	90.1%		84.1	116^th of 893 public middle schools	87.0%	28			46.4	46.8	46.6	70.9	70.9			71.5	70.5	71.0	$11,729	$235	$11,494
Ambridge Area Middle School	Public	6-8	401 First Street	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	475	32	14.8	100.0%	348 (73.3%)	70 (14.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (11.4%)	32	606^th of 891 public middle schools	32.0%		30.9	614^th of 893 public middle schools	31.2%	8		21.4	18.3	11.2	16.9	37.8	37.8		52.2	40.4	34.8	42.3	$11,471	$1,058	$10,413
New Brighton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	901 Penn Ave	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 846-8100	282	27	10.6	100.0%	193 (68.4%)	21 (7.4%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (19.9%)	46.7	500^th of 891 public middle schools	43.9%		43.7	521^st of 893 public middle schools	41.7%	21		37.5	16.3	26.4	26.3	58.6	58.6		43.2	36.9	52.4	44.1	$17,723	$1,215	$16,508
Beaver Falls Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 8th Ave	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 846-5470	344	30	11.3	100.3%	159 (46.2%)	90 (26.2%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (23.3%)	47	497^th of 891 public middle schools	44.2%		35.2	594^th of 893 public middle schools	33.5%	97		28.9	22.4	24.0	24.8	56.4	56.4		50.6	44.4	46.9	47.0	$16,380	$2,069	$14,311
Hopewell Junior High School	Public	5-8	2354 Brodhead Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 375-7765	645	47	13.6	43.9%	554 (85.9%)	27 (4.2%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.0%)	64.8	315^th of 891 public middle schools	64.6%		66.6	286^th of 893 public middle schools	68.0%	29	52.2	52.6	36.6	26.5	42.8	53.0	53.0	54.1	69.3	61.5	42.1	56.5	$18,249	$469	$17,780
Highland Middle School	Public	5-8	402 Shenango Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 843-1700	699	45	15.6	36.1%	636 (91.0%)	10 (1.4%)	18 (2.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	55.6	408^th of 891 public middle schools	54.2%		56.9	390^th of 893 public middle schools	56.3%	18	44.5	63.5	29.4	16.6	39.0	51.3	51.3	53.2	70.2	41.3	40.6	51.6	$10,333	$106	$10,226
Haine Middle School	Public	5-6	1516 Haine School Road	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 776-1325	531	42	12.6	24.3%	421 (79.3%)	13 (2.4%)	37 (7.0%)	31 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)								(n/a)	58.6	64.8			61.7			73.4	67.3			70.4	$16,453	$821	$15,632

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Central Valley Middle School ranks 496^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Central Valley Middle School?

Students at Central Valley Middle School are 86% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Central Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Central Valley Middle School.

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