Is Mid Valley Secondary Center a good school?

Mid Valley Secondary Center ranks 220 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mid Valley Secondary Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 811 students attended Mid Valley Secondary Center.

What is the racial makeup of Mid Valley Secondary Center?

Students at Mid Valley Secondary Center are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Mid Valley Secondary Center?

Mid Valley Secondary Center is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Mid Valley Elementary Center

Mid Valley Secondary Center

Summary:

Mid Valley Secondary Center is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Throop, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 811 students. This school stands out for its steady academic improvement, strong performance with underserved student subgroups, and consistent graduation and dropout rates.

Mid Valley Secondary Center has shown a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools to the top third in just a few years. This suggests the school is making positive changes that are benefiting its diverse student population, which includes a higher percentage of Hispanic students (9.62%) compared to surrounding schools. The school also performs particularly well with low-income and disabled students, ranking in the top third of the state for these subgroups. Additionally, Mid Valley Secondary Center maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 86.8% to 91.7% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.3% to 1.0%.

While Mid Valley Secondary Center is a strong-performing school, there are still areas where it lags behind the state average, such as in PSSA Math proficiency. However, the school's overall success in supporting its students and helping them succeed is noteworthy, especially when compared to nearby schools like Old Forge Junior/Senior High School, Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School, and Riverside Junior/Senior High School, which have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. Overall, Mid Valley Secondary Center is a strong choice for families in the Lakeland School District area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

52 Underwood Rd
Throop, PA 18512-1196

(570) 307-2123

District: Mid Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,017

Feeder schools for Mid Valley Secondary Center:

Elementary:

Mid Valley Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 811

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mid Valley Secondary Center ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Mid Valley Secondary Center ranks better than 67.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mid Valley Secondary Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (76.7%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mid Valley Secondary Center is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Mid Valley Secondary Center employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mid Valley Secondary Center is $15,017.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mid Valley Secondary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Mid Valley Secondary Center 340^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mid Valley Secondary Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mid Valley Secondary Center 220^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mid Valley Secondary Center in the ranking list.)

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Mid Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mid Valley School District 294^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	62.27	320^th	835	61.7%
2016	56.59	413^th	870	52.5%
2017	59.10	381^st	877	56.6%
2018	54.63	432^nd	861	49.8%
2019	59.56	396^th	891	55.6%
2021	29.74	579^th	797	27.4%
2022	47.55	490^th	883	44.5%
2023	61.28	340^th	893	61.9%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.58	65^th	187	65.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.81	235^th	874	73.1%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.09	166^th	660	74.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.43	262^nd	362	27.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.95	344^th	681	49.5%

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

Rank History for Mid Valley Secondary Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	48.07	440^th	680	35.3%
2016	59.35	359^th	677	47.0%
2017	58.44	360^th	663	45.7%
2018	56.10	389^th	673	42.2%
2019	49.72	435^th	693	37.2%
2022	55.32	345^th	634	45.6%
2023	68.64	220^th	674	67.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.06	182^nd	652	72.1%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.87	169^th	502	66.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.40	199^th	577	65.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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 Mid Valley Secondary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	656	28	17	52	4	4	25	786
2015	624	23	13	49	3	2	28	742
2016	645	19	11	52	3	0	30	760
2017	643	22	12	51	4	0	32	764
2018	632	21	10	48	3	0	31	745
2019	634	18	4	50	1	0	40	747
2020	663	22	5	69	0	1	49	809
2021	678	25	6	73	1	1	58	842
2022	660	27	11	81	1	1	72	853
2023	622	20	15	78	1	1	74	811

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 Mid Valley Secondary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	786	42.6	18.4	40.7
2015	742	43.0	17.2	30.2
2016	760	53.0	14.3	43.8
2017	764	55.2	13.8	45.7
2018	745	54.2	13.7	45.9
2019	747	53.2	14.0	46.1
2020	809	54.5	14.8	43.6
2021	842	54.7	15.3	44.5
2022	853	51.2	16.6	46
2023	811	56.0	14.4	89

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 Mid Valley Secondary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	786	42.6	18.4	40.7
2015	742	43.0	17.2	30.2
2016	760	53.0	14.3	43.8
2017	764	55.2	13.8	45.7
2018	745	54.2	13.7	45.9
2019	747	53.2	14.0	46.1
2020	809	54.5	14.8	43.6
2021	842	54.7	15.3	44.5
2022	853	51.2	16.6	46
2023	811	56.0	14.4	89

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 Mid Valley Secondary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$545 (3.7%)	$14,011 (96.3%)	$14,556
2020	$467 (3.3%)	$13,656 (96.7%)	$14,123
2021	$844 (6.0%)	$13,261 (94.0%)	$14,106
2022	$958 (6.4%)	$14,059 (93.6%)	$15,017

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mid Valley Secondary Center

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 396^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 340^th of 893 Middle schools	6.4%
Ranks 435^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 220^th of 674 High schools	30.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	27.9	33	5.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	57.4	54.9	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	41.3	27.8	13.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	66.3	65.6	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	56.7	48.2	8.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	51.9	64.1	12.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	36.2	27.1%
11th Grade Biology (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	59.7	63.5	3.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	72.1	65.8	6.3%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	34	30.3	3.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	66.3	65.6	0.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mid Valley Secondary Center)	57.1	51.4	5.7%
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	747	811	8.6%
African American	18	20	11.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	15	275%
Hispanic	50	78	56%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	634	622	1.9%
Two or More Races	40	74	85%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.1%	89%	43%

Schools Near Mid Valley Secondary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th 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 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
Mid Valley Secondary Center	Public	7-12	52 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 307-2123	811	56	14.4	89.0%	622 (76.7%)	20 (2.5%)	78 (9.6%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (9.1%)	68.6	220^th of 674 public high schools	67.4%		55.3	345^th of 634 public high schools	45.6%	125		63.5	65.8	33.0	27.8	30.3	65.6	65.6	54.9	48.2	51.4	$15,017	$958	$14,059
Dunmore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18512	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 346-2043	668	48	13.8	90.6%	516 (77.2%)	34 (5.1%)	65 (9.7%)	35 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	42.4	444^th of 674 public high schools	34.1%		20.6	528^th of 634 public high schools	16.7%	84	21.4	36.3	66.6	28.1	11.5	19.4	52.8	52.8	60.4	64.1	62.4	$13,346	$1,774	$11,571
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	Public	9-12	3201 Rockwell Avenue	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	No	No	No	No	(570) 346-8471	18	27	.6	94.4%	17 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Scranton High School	Public	7-12	63 Munchak Way	Scranton	18510	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3481	1,710	91	18.8	92.6%	664 (38.8%)	258 (15.1%)	551 (32.2%)	104 (6.1%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.8%)	117 (6.8%)	26.4	526^th of 674 public high schools	22.0%		33.8	482^nd of 634 public high schools	24.0%	44	11.6	31.8	54.4	58.2	32.1	45.4	90.8	90.8	83.6	70.4	77.0	$13,374	$416	$12,957
Valley View High School	Public	9-12	1 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 876-4110	761	52	14.5	25.4%	633 (83.2%)	34 (4.5%)	63 (8.3%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	79.3	115^th of 674 public high schools	82.9%		75.6	161^st of 634 public high schools	74.6%	46	35.5	70.0	81.8									$14,545	$1,251	$13,293
West Scranton High School	Public	9-12	1201 Luzerne St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3616	1,401	103	13.5	89.3%	560 (40.0%)	172 (12.3%)	550 (39.3%)	37 (2.6%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	72 (5.1%)	23.7	540^th of 674 public high schools	19.9%		16.5	544^th of 634 public high schools	14.2%	4	5.9	26.5	56.3									$14,661	$545	$14,116
Abington Heights High School	Public	9-12	222 Noble Road	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-5300	1,127	68	16.6	0.9%	957 (84.9%)	21 (1.9%)	58 (5.1%)	76 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.2%)	87	64^th of 674 public high schools	90.5%		91	15^th of 634 public high schools	97.6%	49	40.9	77.1	86.0									$15,670	$688	$14,982
Riverside Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	310 Davis St	Taylor	18517	Lackawanna County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 562-2121	725	52	13.9	92.3%	518 (71.4%)	36 (5.0%)	139 (19.2%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	71.7	193^rd of 674 public high schools	71.4%		77.2	139^th of 634 public high schools	78.1%	54	37.9	59.8	75.4	32.2	40.4	35.9	65.7	65.7	47.5	63.6	54.7	$15,808	$1,483	$14,324
Lakeland Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1355 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	658	49	13.4	33.7%	607 (92.2%)	20 (3.0%)	21 (3.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	32.3	495^th of 674 public high schools	26.6%		62.6	267^th of 634 public high schools	57.9%	228	11.9	47.1	47.1	48.9	23.2	36.3	64.2	64.2	55.0	59.0	56.9	$15,619	$973	$14,646
Old Forge Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Marion St	Old Forge	18518	Lackawanna County	Old Forge School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 457-6721	453	34	13.2	36.0%	350 (77.3%)	22 (4.9%)	51 (11.3%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	54.8	345^th of 674 public high schools	48.8%		46.8	410^th of 634 public high schools	35.3%	65	7.3	52.3	75.3	32.0	6.4	20.4	59.7	59.7	44.7	58.0	50.7	$15,954	$1,274	$14,679

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