Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Summary:

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center is a public elementary school located in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 318 students. The school is part of the Blacklick Valley School District, which is ranked 410 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center has shown consistent improvement in its PSSA test scores, outperforming the state and district averages in several subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school ranked in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for proficiency in PSSA Science (85.7% proficient or better) and PSSA Math for 4th grade (77.1% proficient or better). The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is particularly noteworthy, ranking in the top 40% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in this category for the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance for White students and students with disabilities has been relatively weaker compared to other subgroups.

While Blacklick Valley Elementary Center's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, it lags behind higher-performing nearby schools like Portage Area Elementary School, United Elementary School, and the schools in the Central Cambria School District. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center may be a significant factor contributing to the school's overall performance, and the district's investment in resources, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending, suggests a commitment to supporting student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1000 W Railroad St
       Nanty Glo, PA  15943-1507


(814) 749-9211

District: Blacklick Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
838th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,477 Help


Students who attend Blacklick Valley Elementary Center usually attend:

High:    Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blacklick Valley Elementary Center ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center is $17,477.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Blacklick Valley Elementary Center 838th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Blacklick Valley Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

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Blacklick Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blacklick Valley School District 410th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.58 649th 1302 50.2%
2004 75.42 342nd 1308 73.9%
2005 48.15 826th 1299 36.4%
2006 51.54 929th 1545 39.9%
2007 39.03 1147th 1555 26.2%
2008 46.15 1055th 1551 32.0%
2009 43.87 1103rd 1549 28.8%
2010 56.57 871st 1579 44.8%
2011 49.10 1045th 1597 34.6%
2012 60.96 808th 1599 49.5%
2013 37.42 1138th 1519 25.1%
2014 30.33 1160th 1467 20.9%
2015 34.68 1066th 1474 27.7%
2016 24.14 1228th 1554 21.0%
2017 28.68 1177th 1547 23.9%
2018 35.97 1102nd 1530 28.0%
2019 28.47 1170th 1544 24.2%
2021 55.46 731st 1433 49.0%
2022 61.13 661st 1534 56.9%
2023 66.29 567th 1534 63.0%
2024 51.81 838th 1526 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.76 245th 1414 82.7%
2024 60.97 569th 1432 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.79 858th 1488 42.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.35 512th 1043 50.9%
2024 36.64 681st 1084 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.89 772nd 1495 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.13 605th 1236 51.1%
2024 33.98 902nd 1229 26.6%
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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.

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 538 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1989 512 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1990 490 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 486 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 446 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 423 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 384 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1998 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 399 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 386 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 404 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 400 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 400 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 364 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 369 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 336 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 328 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 321 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 340 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2011 397 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 398
2012 402 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 402
2013 367 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 370
2014 403 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 406
2015 389 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 392
2016 384 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 384
2017 381 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 391
2018 368 3 0 0 0 0 8 0 379
2019 337 2 0 0 0 0 11 0 350
2020 335 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 349
2021 298 4 0 2 0 0 11 0 315
2022 294 1 0 2 0 0 9 0 306
2023 298 3 1 4 0 0 12 0 318

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 Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 538 24.5 21.9 n/a
1989 512 23.5 21.7 n/a
1990 490 23.5 20.8 0
1991 486 24.0 20.2 n/a
1992 446 23.5 18.9 n/a
1993 452 25.0 18.1 n/a
1994 424 24.0 17.7 n/a
1995 387 23.0 16.8 n/a
1996 387 23.0 16.8 n/a
1997 384 23.0 16.7 n/a
1998 396 23.0 17.2 n/a
1999 399 26.0 15.3 n/a
2000 386 27.0 14.3 53.6
2001 404 27.0 15.0 55
2002 400 25.0 16.0 58.3
2003 400 25.0 16.0 58.3
2004 364 26.0 14.0 59.3
2005 369 27.0 13.7 63.1
2006 336 25.0 13.4 48.5
2007 346 25.0 13.8 54.9
2008 330 24.5 13.5 49.4
2009 323 24.0 13.5 55.7
2010 341 24.0 14.2 55.7
2011 398 24.5 16.2 52.8
2012 402 23.5 17.1 53.5
2013 370 23.5 15.7 54.9
2014 406 24.0 16.9 55.2
2015 392 30.0 13.0 47.7
2016 384 31.0 12.3 53.6
2017 391 28.0 13.9 58.8
2018 379 28.0 13.5 55.1
2019 350 26.0 13.4 55.1
2020 349 26.0 13.4 100
2021 315 27.0 11.6 99
2022 306 28.2 10.8 99
2023 318 28.0 11.3 99.7

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 Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 538 24.5 21.9 n/a
1989 512 23.5 21.7 n/a
1990 490 23.5 20.8 0
1991 486 24.0 20.2 n/a
1992 446 23.5 18.9 n/a
1993 452 25.0 18.1 n/a
1994 424 24.0 17.7 n/a
1995 387 23.0 16.8 n/a
1996 387 23.0 16.8 n/a
1997 384 23.0 16.7 n/a
1998 396 23.0 17.2 n/a
1999 399 26.0 15.3 n/a
2000 386 27.0 14.3 53.6
2001 404 27.0 15.0 55
2002 400 25.0 16.0 58.3
2003 400 25.0 16.0 58.3
2004 364 26.0 14.0 59.3
2005 369 27.0 13.7 63.1
2006 336 25.0 13.4 48.5
2007 346 25.0 13.8 54.9
2008 330 24.5 13.5 49.4
2009 323 24.0 13.5 55.7
2010 341 24.0 14.2 55.7
2011 398 24.5 16.2 52.8
2012 402 23.5 17.1 53.5
2013 370 23.5 15.7 54.9
2014 406 24.0 16.9 55.2
2015 392 30.0 13.0 47.7
2016 384 31.0 12.3 53.6
2017 391 28.0 13.9 58.8
2018 379 28.0 13.5 55.1
2019 350 26.0 13.4 55.1
2020 349 26.0 13.4 100
2021 315 27.0 11.6 99
2022 306 28.2 10.8 99
2023 318 28.0 11.3 99.7

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 Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,270 (8.6%) $13,530 (91.4%) $14,800
2020 $1,103 (7.5%) $13,666 (92.5%) $14,769
2021 $2,457 (15.4%) $13,464 (84.6%) $15,921
2022 $2,887 (16.5%) $14,590 (83.5%) $17,477

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1170th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 567th of 1534 Elementary schools
 38.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)39.367.5
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)46.462.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)43.151.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)70.681.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)6041.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)12.254.2
 42%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)40.860.5
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)21.851.5
 29.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)42.861.7
 18.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)27.956.3
 28.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)70.681.8
 11.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blacklick Valley Elementary Center)47.656.8
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350318
 9.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White337298
 11.6%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%99.7%
 44.5%


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Blacklick Valley Elementary Center ranks 838th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Blacklick Valley Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Blacklick Valley Elementary Center.

Students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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