Juniata Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Juniata Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Juniata Valley School District, which is ranked 428 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Juniata Valley Elementary School faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and scoring below the state average on PSSA tests in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA). The school's performance is particularly low for White students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's proficiency rates in Science are significantly higher than the state average, suggesting that there may be opportunities for improvement in other subject areas.

Compared to nearby schools, Juniata Valley Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than the Altoona Area School District and Bald Eagle Area School District, but it outperforms some of the nearby schools in the Huntingdon Area School District, such as Southside Elementary School and Standing Stone Elementary School. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, suggesting that it has a relatively high level of staffing resources.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7855 Juniata Valley Pike
       Alexandria, PA  16611-0318


(814) 669-4422

District: Juniata Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1036th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,203 Help


Students who attend Juniata Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
African American:
1.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Compare Details Juniata Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), African American (1%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Juniata Valley Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Juniata Valley Elementary School is $18,203.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Juniata Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Juniata Valley Elementary School 1036th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Juniata Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Juniata Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Juniata Valley School District 428th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Juniata Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Juniata Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.25 636th 1302 51.2%
2004 71.27 410th 1308 68.7%
2005 38.34 959th 1299 26.2%
2006 47.88 1014th 1545 34.4%
2007 57.18 804th 1555 48.3%
2008 42.87 1108th 1551 28.6%
2009 53.83 897th 1549 42.1%
2010 51.33 977th 1579 38.1%
2011 55.34 899th 1597 43.7%
2012 61.64 790th 1599 50.6%
2013 60.64 749th 1519 50.7%
2014 67.29 559th 1467 61.9%
2015 49.92 879th 1474 40.4%
2016 48.56 954th 1554 38.6%
2017 50.20 928th 1547 40.0%
2018 54.48 831st 1530 45.7%
2019 46.76 979th 1544 36.6%
2021 44.83 898th 1433 37.3%
2022 38.45 1040th 1534 32.2%
2023 41.06 1003rd 1534 34.6%
2024 37.78 1036th 1526 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Juniata Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.97 790th 1414 44.1%
2024 40.87 938th 1432 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Juniata Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.47 1006th 1488 32.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Juniata Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.02 1016th 1495 32.0%
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Rank History for White students at Juniata Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.18 1069th 1236 13.5%
2024 16.53 1101st 1229 10.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Juniata Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 546 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 546 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 537 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 556 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 549 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1993 530 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 543 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 508 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 508 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 473 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1999 470 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 462 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 454 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 441 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 441 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 435 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 427 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 404 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 403 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 410 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 416
2009 431 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 4 442
2010 403 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 409
2011 398 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 403
2012 381 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 387
2013 401 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 406
2014 397 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 401
2015 396 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 403
2016 374 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 379
2017 353 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 364
2018 344 7 0 5 0 0 0 0 356
2019 305 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 315
2020 294 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 304
2021 300 2 1 6 0 0 0 0 309
2022 303 3 1 6 0 0 0 0 313
2023 312 3 1 4 0 0 2 0 322
2024 292 3 1 3 0 0 3 0 302

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 Juniata Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 35.0 15.6 n/a
1989 547 22.0 24.8 n/a
1990 538 34.0 15.8 0
1991 556 34.0 16.3 n/a
1992 550 34.0 16.1 n/a
1993 530 29.0 18.3 n/a
1994 544 27.0 20.1 n/a
1995 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1996 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1997 487 27.0 18.0 n/a
1998 473 29.0 16.3 n/a
1999 470 29.0 16.2 n/a
2000 462 29.0 15.9 32.3
2001 455 30.0 15.2 36
2002 452 32.5 13.9 38.3
2003 452 32.5 13.9 38.3
2004 444 33.0 13.5 39.4
2005 432 32.0 13.5 40
2006 411 33.0 12.5 36.5
2007 407 33.0 12.3 35.6
2008 416 34.0 12.2 33.3
2009 442 32.5 13.6 40.4
2010 409 31.3 13.0 38.8
2011 403 31.3 12.8 37.7
2012 387 31.3 12.3 38.5
2013 406 29.0 14.0 47
2014 401 27.5 14.5 48.6
2015 403 31.0 13.0 49.9
2016 379 33.0 11.4 47.8
2017 364 31.3 11.6 50
2018 356 32.3 11.0 48.9
2019 315 30.5 10.3 50.2
2020 304 30.5 9.9 52
2021 309 30.5 10.1 51.8
2022 313 32.0 9.7 58.5
2023 322 31.0 10.3 59.3
2024 302 30.0 10.0 58.6

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 Juniata Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 35.0 15.6 n/a
1989 547 22.0 24.8 n/a
1990 538 34.0 15.8 0
1991 556 34.0 16.3 n/a
1992 550 34.0 16.1 n/a
1993 530 29.0 18.3 n/a
1994 544 27.0 20.1 n/a
1995 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1996 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1997 487 27.0 18.0 n/a
1998 473 29.0 16.3 n/a
1999 470 29.0 16.2 n/a
2000 462 29.0 15.9 32.3
2001 455 30.0 15.2 36
2002 452 32.5 13.9 38.3
2003 452 32.5 13.9 38.3
2004 444 33.0 13.5 39.4
2005 432 32.0 13.5 40
2006 411 33.0 12.5 36.5
2007 407 33.0 12.3 35.6
2008 416 34.0 12.2 33.3
2009 442 32.5 13.6 40.4
2010 409 31.3 13.0 38.8
2011 403 31.3 12.8 37.7
2012 387 31.3 12.3 38.5
2013 406 29.0 14.0 47
2014 401 27.5 14.5 48.6
2015 403 31.0 13.0 49.9
2016 379 33.0 11.4 47.8
2017 364 31.3 11.6 50
2018 356 32.3 11.0 48.9
2019 315 30.5 10.3 50.2
2020 304 30.5 9.9 52
2021 309 30.5 10.1 51.8
2022 313 32.0 9.7 58.5
2023 322 31.0 10.3 59.3
2024 302 30.0 10.0 58.6

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 Juniata Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $964 (6.2%) $14,669 (93.8%) $15,634
2020 $955 (5.7%) $15,796 (94.3%) $16,751
2021 $1,647 (9.1%) $16,367 (90.9%) $18,015
2022 $2,154 (11.8%) $16,050 (88.2%) $18,203

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Juniata Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 979th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1003rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Juniata Valley Elementary School)53.336
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Valley Elementary School)55.636
 19.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Juniata Valley Elementary School)43.438.1
 5.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Juniata Valley Elementary School)86.879.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Valley Elementary School)60.453.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Juniata Valley Elementary School)31.120.8
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Valley Elementary School)56.956.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Juniata Valley Elementary School)41.731.6
 10.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Juniata Valley Elementary School)86.879.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Juniata Valley Elementary School)57.749.1
 8.6%
   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 Students315322
 2.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White305312
 2.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%59.3%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Juniata Valley Elementary School

Students at Juniata Valley Elementary School are 97% White.

Students who attend Juniata Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Juniata Valley Elementary School.

Juniata Valley Elementary School ranks 1036th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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