Summary:
Pleasant Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, serving 950 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley School District, which is ranked 308 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Pleasant Valley Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, with proficiency rates below 50% in most subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (31%), Science (55%), and English Language Arts (49.6%) were all lower than the state and district averages. Interestingly, the school's African American and Hispanic students performed significantly better than their White and Multi-racial peers, ranking in the top 27% and 122% of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. In contrast, the school's White and Multi-racial student populations ranked in the bottom 40-50% of Pennsylvania middle schools. The school's performance for students with disabilities, however, was relatively strong, ranking in the top 28% of Pennsylvania middle schools.
Another notable aspect of Pleasant Valley Middle School is its high percentage of students from low-income households, with 50.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Compared to nearby schools, such as Bangor Area Middle School and Nazareth Area Middle School, which have higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, Pleasant Valley Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, equitable resource allocation, and collaboration with the community could be crucial for the school to improve its educational outcomes and provide a more enriching learning environment for all its students.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Pleasant Valley School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,200
Students who attend Pleasant Valley Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5
Number of students: 926
Racial breakdown:
White:
67.7%
Hispanic:
18.4%
African American:
6.8%
more
Two or more races:
5.2%
Asian:
1.7%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%
See top rated Pennsylvania middle schools
Compare Pleasant Valley Middle School to nearby middle schools!