Redbank Valley Intrmd School

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Redbank Valley Intrmd School ranks 403 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Redbank Valley Intrmd School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Redbank Valley School District in Hawthorn, PA. With 208 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.8, the school has a high percentage of white students (96.63%) and a high rate of free/reduced lunch recipients (100%).

Redbank Valley Intrmd School consistently outperforms the district and state on PSSA assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math (55.7% vs. 34.9% and 39.3%), Science (97.3% vs. 80.1% and 65.6%), and English Language Arts (66.2% vs. 61% and 53.8%). Despite its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school ranks very highly (133 out of 1414 PA elementary schools) for its performance among low socioeconomic status students, indicating the school is effectively supporting this population. Compared to nearby schools in the Armstrong, Punxsutawney Area, Brookville Area, Clarion Area, and Union school districts, Redbank Valley Intrmd School consistently outperforms on PSSA assessments, particularly in Math and Science.

Redbank Valley Intrmd School has steadily improved its statewide ranking over the past several years, moving from 905 out of 1530 PA elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 403 out of 1534 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 4 stars. However, the school's high percentage of white students (96.63%) is notable, especially when compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Clarion Area Elementary (85.99% white) and Punxsutawney Area Elementary (95.74% white), which may be an area for the school to explore in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1306 Truittsburg Rd
Hawthorn, PA 16230

(814) 365-5141

District: Redbank Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
403^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,264

Students who attend Redbank Valley Intrmd School usually attend:

High:

Redbank Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

African American:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Redbank Valley Intrmd School ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), African American (1.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redbank Valley Intrmd School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Redbank Valley Intrmd School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redbank Valley Intrmd School is $17,264.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Redbank Valley Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Redbank Valley Intrmd School 403^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Redbank Valley Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Redbank Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Redbank Valley School District 241^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Redbank Valley Intrmd School

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Rank History for all students at Redbank Valley Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	63.64	682^nd	1519	55.1%
2014	56.60	817^th	1467	44.3%
2015	49.28	896^th	1474	39.2%
2016	49.95	929^th	1554	40.2%
2017	60.83	723^rd	1547	53.3%
2018	50.56	905^th	1530	40.8%
2019	58.49	758^th	1544	50.9%
2021	66.02	513^th	1433	64.2%
2022	73.87	415^th	1534	72.9%
2023	74.19	403^rd	1534	73.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Redbank Valley Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.89	133^rd	1414	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Redbank Valley Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.33	508^th	1236	58.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Redbank Valley Intrmd School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	325	2	0	1	0	328
2013	347	3	0	1	0	351
2014	327	5	0	0	0	332
2015	357	6	0	0	0	363
2016	335	6	0	0	0	341
2017	334	3	0	0	2	339
2018	359	6	1	2	1	369
2019	340	5	1	1	2	349
2020	353	4	1	0	1	359
2021	234	0	0	1	0	235
2022	229	1	0	1	0	231
2023	201	3	0	1	3	208

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 Redbank Valley Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	328	25.5	12.8	43.6
2013	351	25.5	13.7	46.7
2014	332	27.0	12.2	44.9
2015	363	26.0	13.9	46.6
2016	341	27.0	12.6	50.7
2017	339	25.0	13.5	47.5
2018	369	25.0	14.7	53.9
2019	349	25.0	13.9	50.1
2020	359	25.0	14.3	44
2021	235	15.0	15.6	53.2
2022	231	17.0	13.5	53.7
2023	208	19.2	10.8	100

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 Redbank Valley Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	328	25.5	12.8	43.6
2013	351	25.5	13.7	46.7
2014	332	27.0	12.2	44.9
2015	363	26.0	13.9	46.6
2016	341	27.0	12.6	50.7
2017	339	25.0	13.5	47.5
2018	369	25.0	14.7	53.9
2019	349	25.0	13.9	50.1
2020	359	25.0	14.3	44
2021	235	15.0	15.6	53.2
2022	231	17.0	13.5	53.7
2023	208	19.2	10.8	100

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 Redbank Valley Intrmd School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (2.3%)	$12,482 (97.7%)	$12,782
2020	$933 (6.8%)	$12,756 (93.2%)	$13,689
2021	$1,143 (9.0%)	$11,595 (91.0%)	$12,738
2022	$1,800 (10.4%)	$15,464 (89.6%)	$17,264

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redbank Valley Intrmd 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 758^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 403^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	22.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	67.1	66.6	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	78.9	64.8	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	40.2	52.7	12.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	82.8	97.3	14.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	51.7	66.2	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	54.2	50.7	3.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	66.6	67.1	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	50.9	55.7	4.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	82.8	97.3	14.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Redbank Valley Intrmd School)	63.3	66.2	2.9%
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	349	208	40.4%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	201	40.9%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.1%	100%	49.9%

Schools Near Redbank Valley Intrmd School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Redbank Valley Intrmd School	Public	3-5	1306 Truittsburg Rd	Hawthorn	16230	Clarion County	Redbank Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 365-5141	208	19	10.8	100.0%	201 (96.6%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	74.2	403^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.7%		73.9	415^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%	12	66.6	52.7	50.7		55.7	97.3	97.3	64.8	66.2	67.1		66.2	$17,264	$1,800	$15,464
Redbank Valley Primary School	Public	K-2	600 Vine Street	New Bethlehem	16242	Clarion County	Redbank Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 275-2680	211	17	12.7	100.0%	205 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)													$19,544	$1,734	$17,810
Dayton Elementary School	Public	K-6	175 E. Grant Avenue	Dayton	16222	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 257-8816	201	17	11.6	100.0%	192 (95.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	78.7	312^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.7%		84.5	211^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%	101	64.1	50.0	83.3	50.0	62.6	90.0	90.0	69.2	70.0	87.5	62.5	72.0	$22,389	$3,991	$18,398
Clarion-Limestone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4091 C-L School Road	Strattanville	16258	Clarion County	Clarion-Limestone Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 764-6006	425	36	11.9	53.4%	412 (96.9%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	74.6	390^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.1	384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%	6	78.8	81.1	57.1	33.9	62.2	89.7	89.7	68.5	67.3	57.2	61.0	63.4	$16,778	$1,360	$15,418
Sligo Elementary School	Public	K-5	2013 Madison Street Extension	Sligo	16255	Clarion County	Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 745-2152	253	21	12.0	99.6%	241 (95.3%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.8	991^st of 1534 public elementary schools	35.4%		41.3	1012^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	21	50.0	34.0	28.2		36.2	80.8	80.8	43.3	49.0	41.0		44.8	$12,373	$1,503	$10,871
Clarion Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Boundary St	Clarion	16214	Clarion County	Clarion Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 226-8118	421	33	12.7	59.9%	362 (86.0%)	16 (3.8%)	15 (3.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	55.9	775^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.5%		58.8	714^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.5%	61	56.9	47.6	44.5	25.4	42.3	78.6	78.6	52.9	52.4	58.5	61.9	57.0	$18,108	$1,789	$16,320
Northside Elementary School	Public	K	280 Church Street	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1118	116	8	14.2	43.1%	112 (96.6%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)													$14,633	$1,098	$13,534
Hickory Grove Elementary School	Public	3-6	104 Jenks Street	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1112	425	33	12.9	55.1%	415 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	67.9	536^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.1%		56.5	758^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.6%	222	65.0	43.8	50.9	64.8	55.1	87.5	87.5	67.6	42.0	66.1	63.9	59.1	$14,687	$1,102	$13,585
Pinecreek Elementary School	Public	1-2	16771 Route 322	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1119	221	14	15.7	56.6%	215 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)													$14,774	$1,109	$13,665
Shannock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Cowanshannock Avenue	Rural Valley	16249	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 783-6991	336	27	12.4	100.0%	335 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70	492^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.7	441^st of 1534 public elementary schools	71.3%	51	83.7	51.1	42.1	58.7	56.7	83.7	83.7	78.3	55.1	52.6	71.7	63.0	$19,358	$3,627	$15,732

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What schools do graduates of Redbank Valley Intrmd School attend?

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Is Redbank Valley Intrmd School a good school?

Redbank Valley Intrmd School ranks 403^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Redbank Valley Intrmd School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Redbank Valley Intrmd School.

What is the racial makeup of Redbank Valley Intrmd School?

Students at Redbank Valley Intrmd School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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Redbank Valley School District

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