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Oswayo Valley Middle School

Summary:

Oswayo Valley Middle School is a small public middle school in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with just 83 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Oswayo Valley School District, which is ranked 171 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Oswayo Valley Middle School has seen mixed results on the PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests. While the school's proficiency rates in Science and English Language Arts were higher than the state average, its Math proficiency lagged behind both the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (over 57%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. However, the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, and it maintains a low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its ability to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

One notable aspect of Oswayo Valley Middle School is its racial makeup, with over 98% of students identifying as white, which is significantly different from the state's more diverse racial composition. While this demographic profile is an interesting point of comparison, it is important to avoid making any implications about the school's performance in relation to its racial makeup. The school's focus should be on addressing the specific academic and socioeconomic needs of its student population to ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 318 S. Oswayo Street
       Shinglehouse, PA  16748-0610

(814) 260-1701

District: Oswayo Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 893 Pennsylvania Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,928 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oswayo Valley Middle School ranks better than 62.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.47. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oswayo Valley Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Oswayo Valley Middle School employs 6.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oswayo Valley Middle School is $18,928.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oswayo Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswayo Valley Middle School 338th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Oswayo Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oswayo Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswayo Valley School District 171st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oswayo Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oswayo Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.13 351st 663 47.1%
2005 50.42 421st 687 38.7%
2006 34.27 560th 736 23.9%
2007 67.38 263rd 749 64.9%
2008 62.73 316th 753 58.0%
2009 55.04 428th 770 44.4%
2010 54.22 453rd 805 43.7%
2011 57.27 432nd 825 47.6%
2012 64.50 351st 834 57.9%
2013 76.54 160th 758 78.9%
2014 62.73 307th 728 57.8%
2015 63.15 305th 835 63.5%
2016 55.47 426th 870 51.0%
2017 66.34 286th 877 67.4%
2018 77.52 176th 861 79.6%
2019 74.37 206th 891 76.9%
2021 71.41 190th 797 76.2%
2022 54.73 412th 883 53.3%
2023 61.47 338th 893 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oswayo Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.34 122nd 874 86.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oswayo Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.55 391st 681 42.6%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Oswayo Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2005 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2007 127 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2008 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2011 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119
2012 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112
2013 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109
2014 104 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 108
2015 93 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 95
2016 59 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 61
2017 87 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
2018 76 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 77
2019 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
2020 85 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 86
2021 85 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 86
2022 75 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 77
2023 82 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 83

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 Oswayo Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 133 2.1 63.3 0
2005 143 5.0 28.6 0
2006 122 3.0 40.7 0
2007 128 6.8 18.8 0
2008 118 3.8 31.1 n/a
2009 128 3.8 33.7 n/a
2010 169 7.0 24.1 47.3
2011 119 8.8 13.4 47.9
2012 112 5.7 19.6 53.6
2013 109 5.5 19.8 58.7
2014 108 8.4 12.7 53.7
2015 95 8.0 11.8 54.7
2016 61 7.0 8.7 44.3
2017 88 6.1 14.2 n/a
2018 77 5.8 13.1 n/a
2019 88 5.8 15.1 42
2020 86 6.7 12.8 n/a
2021 86 5.3 16.1 46.5
2022 77 6.7 11.4 46.8
2023 83 6.6 12.4 57.8

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 Oswayo Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 133 2.1 63.3 0
2005 143 5.0 28.6 0
2006 122 3.0 40.7 0
2007 128 6.8 18.8 0
2008 118 3.8 31.1 n/a
2009 128 3.8 33.7 n/a
2010 169 7.0 24.1 47.3
2011 119 8.8 13.4 47.9
2012 112 5.7 19.6 53.6
2013 109 5.5 19.8 58.7
2014 108 8.4 12.7 53.7
2015 95 8.0 11.8 54.7
2016 61 7.0 8.7 44.3
2017 88 6.1 14.2 n/a
2018 77 5.8 13.1 n/a
2019 88 5.8 15.1 42
2020 86 6.7 12.8 n/a
2021 86 5.3 16.1 46.5
2022 77 6.7 11.4 46.8
2023 83 6.6 12.4 57.8

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 Oswayo Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $472 (2.6%) $17,393 (97.4%) $17,865
2020 $465 (2.4%) $19,213 (97.6%) $19,678
2021 $2,268 (11.7%) $17,081 (88.3%) $19,349
2022 $1,147 (6.1%) $17,781 (93.9%) $18,928

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oswayo 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 206th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 338th of 893 Middle schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Oswayo Valley Middle School)64.534.6
 29.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oswayo Valley Middle School)67.873
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Oswayo Valley Middle School)58.438.7
 19.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oswayo Valley Middle School)54.251.7
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Oswayo Valley Middle School)45.217.2
 28%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Oswayo Valley Middle School)77.465.5
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oswayo Valley Middle School)54.951.7
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Oswayo Valley Middle School)55.830.2
 25.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Oswayo Valley Middle School)77.465.5
 11.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oswayo Valley Middle School)59.358.1
 1.2%
   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 Students8883
 5.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White8882
 6.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%57.8%
 15.8%




Frequently Asked Questions about Oswayo Valley Middle School

Oswayo Valley Middle School ranks 338th of 893 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Oswayo Valley Middle School are 99% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Oswayo Valley Middle School.


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