Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Summary:

Schuylkill Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Schuylkill Valley School District in Leesport, PA, with a student population of 673. The school has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 86 and 359 out of Pennsylvania's middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 312 out of 891 middle schools.

Schuylkill Valley Middle School generally performs better than the state average on PSSA tests, especially in English Language Arts, with 58.7% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 53%. However, the school lags behind the state average in Math, with only 32.4% proficient or better compared to 40.4% statewide. The school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, and a free/reduced lunch rate of around 31-35%, which is lower than many nearby schools in the Reading School District. Schuylkill Valley Middle School's student-teacher ratio of around 16-17 is higher than some nearby schools like Hamburg Area Middle School (13:1) and Fleetwood Middle School (12.9:1).

Schuylkill Valley Middle School generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Reading School District, which are all ranked much lower (between 758-836 out of 891 PA middle schools) and have significantly lower test scores, especially in Math and Science. The school's Hispanic and Disabled student subgroups perform relatively well compared to state averages, ranking 134 and 225 out of PA middle schools respectively in 2023-2024. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 86 in 2013-2014 to 312 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need to re-evaluate its curriculum and instructional practices to maintain its competitive edge.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 114 Ontelaunee Dr
       Leesport, PA  19533-8630


(610) 926-7111

District: Schuylkill Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
312th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,684 Help


Students who attend Schuylkill Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Schuylkill Valley High School

Feeder schools for Schuylkill Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Schuylkill Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
14.3%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Schuylkill Valley Middle School ranks better than 65% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.16. (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 (76.9%), Hispanic (14.3%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schuylkill Valley Middle School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schuylkill Valley Middle School is $11,684.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schuylkill Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schuylkill Valley Middle School 312th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Schuylkill Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Schuylkill Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schuylkill Valley School District 294th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schuylkill Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.70 145th 643 77.4%
2004 83.90 79th 663 88.1%
2005 76.28 171st 687 75.1%
2006 77.99 132nd 736 82.1%
2007 77.36 135th 749 82.0%
2008 73.48 183rd 753 75.7%
2009 76.09 153rd 770 80.1%
2010 76.74 148th 805 81.6%
2011 75.99 172nd 825 79.2%
2012 75.68 192nd 834 77.0%
2013 81.51 95th 758 87.5%
2014 81.82 86th 728 88.2%
2015 80.45 131st 835 84.3%
2016 78.20 155th 870 82.2%
2017 76.86 187th 877 78.7%
2018 72.71 232nd 861 73.1%
2019 69.44 267th 891 70.0%
2021 55.11 359th 797 55.0%
2022 66.98 269th 883 69.5%
2023 69.24 257th 893 71.2%
2024 65.16 312th 891 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.40 286th 874 67.3%
2024 59.24 336th 877 61.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.28 325th 860 62.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.83 184th 660 72.1%
2024 54.47 225th 672 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.51 285th 870 67.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.22 94th 362 74.0%
2024 55.57 134th 362 63.0%
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Rank History for White students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.72 254th 681 62.7%
2024 53.50 289th 673 57.1%
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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 Schuylkill Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 549 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1989 619 3 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1990 242 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1991 256 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1992 280 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 298 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 600 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 429 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 429 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 434 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 433 2 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 436 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 449 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 452 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 459 4 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 459 4 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 459 6 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 484 7 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 465 7 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 448 13 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 422 17 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 563 25 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 541 18 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2011 536 16 7 48 1 0 1 0 609
2012 536 22 9 44 3 0 3 0 617
2013 522 21 7 34 3 1 4 0 592
2014 511 20 6 39 0 1 5 0 582
2015 512 23 9 41 0 1 3 0 589
2016 518 24 7 48 0 0 8 0 605
2017 552 18 7 61 1 0 11 0 650
2018 590 20 7 64 0 0 10 0 691
2019 569 9 8 74 0 1 15 0 676
2020 575 8 9 79 0 1 9 0 681
2021 549 15 11 80 1 1 9 0 666
2022 548 26 17 88 1 2 10 0 692
2023 544 25 15 81 1 3 4 0 673
2024 536 28 17 100 1 7 8 0 697

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 Schuylkill Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 34.2 16.4 n/a
1989 634 40.0 15.8 n/a
1990 249 14.5 17.1 0
1991 266 18.6 14.3 n/a
1992 286 18.5 15.4 n/a
1993 303 18.0 16.8 n/a
1994 613 35.5 17.3 n/a
1995 444 26.5 16.8 n/a
1996 444 26.5 16.8 n/a
1997 446 25.5 17.5 n/a
1998 440 27.0 16.3 n/a
1999 442 28.0 15.8 n/a
2000 456 29.0 15.7 6.6
2001 462 30.0 15.4 7.4
2002 480 31.0 15.5 12.1
2003 480 31.0 15.5 12.1
2004 481 31.0 15.5 11.4
2005 514 32.5 15.8 11.3
2006 495 32.8 15.1 16.6
2007 488 33.0 14.8 17.2
2008 467 34.1 13.7 22.5
2009 621 43.9 14.1 22.4
2010 599 42.5 14.0 19
2011 609 42.4 14.3 21.5
2012 617 39.6 15.5 19.4
2013 592 39.1 15.1 22.1
2014 582 39.1 14.8 20.6
2015 589 40.0 14.7 23.9
2016 605 39.0 15.5 30.7
2017 650 40.2 16.1 34
2018 691 40.9 16.8 33.4
2019 676 40.9 16.4 35.7
2020 681 40.7 16.7 33.9
2021 666 41.9 15.8 34.8
2022 692 41.9 16.4 32.1
2023 673 40.2 16.7 31.4
2024 697 44.4 15.6 38.3

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 Schuylkill Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 34.2 16.4 n/a
1989 634 40.0 15.8 n/a
1990 249 14.5 17.1 0
1991 266 18.6 14.3 n/a
1992 286 18.5 15.4 n/a
1993 303 18.0 16.8 n/a
1994 613 35.5 17.3 n/a
1995 444 26.5 16.8 n/a
1996 444 26.5 16.8 n/a
1997 446 25.5 17.5 n/a
1998 440 27.0 16.3 n/a
1999 442 28.0 15.8 n/a
2000 456 29.0 15.7 6.6
2001 462 30.0 15.4 7.4
2002 480 31.0 15.5 12.1
2003 480 31.0 15.5 12.1
2004 481 31.0 15.5 11.4
2005 514 32.5 15.8 11.3
2006 495 32.8 15.1 16.6
2007 488 33.0 14.8 17.2
2008 467 34.1 13.7 22.5
2009 621 43.9 14.1 22.4
2010 599 42.5 14.0 19
2011 609 42.4 14.3 21.5
2012 617 39.6 15.5 19.4
2013 592 39.1 15.1 22.1
2014 582 39.1 14.8 20.6
2015 589 40.0 14.7 23.9
2016 605 39.0 15.5 30.7
2017 650 40.2 16.1 34
2018 691 40.9 16.8 33.4
2019 676 40.9 16.4 35.7
2020 681 40.7 16.7 33.9
2021 666 41.9 15.8 34.8
2022 692 41.9 16.4 32.1
2023 673 40.2 16.7 31.4
2024 697 44.4 15.6 38.3

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 Schuylkill Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $44 (0.3%) $15,293 (99.7%) $15,338
2020 $121 (0.8%) $14,645 (99.2%) $14,766
2021 $336 (2.3%) $14,510 (97.7%) $14,846
2022 $00 (0.0%) $11,684 (100.0%) $11,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schuylkill 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 267th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 257th of 893 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)41.241.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)58.560.5
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)45.137.2
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)70.153.4
 16.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)34.134.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)62.965.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)41.432.5
 8.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)66.665.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)73.270.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)40.236.3
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)66.665.8
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Schuylkill Valley Middle School)6662.4
 3.6%
   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 Students676673
 0.4%
African American925
 177.8%
American Indian01
Asian815
 87.5%
Hispanic7481
 9.5%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White569544
 4.4%
Two or More Races154
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%31.4%
 4.3%


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Schuylkill Valley Middle School ranks 312th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Schuylkill Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Schuylkill Valley High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 697 students attended Schuylkill Valley Middle School.

Students at Schuylkill Valley Middle School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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