Valley Forge Middle School

Summary:

Valley Forge Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 1,110 students. The school is part of the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, which is ranked 16th out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Forge Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a ranking of 16th out of 891 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Its students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with 68.3% proficient or better in PSSA/Math and 83.5% proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also performs well across various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.

When compared to nearby schools, Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School has slightly lower academic performance, while lower-performing schools in the Norristown Area School District, such as Eisenhower Middle School and Blockson Middle School, have significantly lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Valley Forge Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 6.13% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 100% at the Norristown Area schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 105 W Walker Rd
       Wayne, PA  19087-1193


(610) 240-1300

District: Tredyffrin-Easttown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,903 Help


Students who attend Valley Forge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Conestoga Senior High School

Feeder schools for Valley Forge Middle School:

Elementary:    New Eagle Elementary School
    Valley Forge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  1,110

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Asian:
32.5%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Forge Middle School ranks better than 98.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.57. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Asian (32.5%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Forge Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Forge Middle School is $18,903.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Forge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Forge Middle School 16th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Valley Forge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Tredyffrin-Easttown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tredyffrin-Easttown School District 16th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Forge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 96.50 3rd 643 99.5%
2004 94.92 6th 663 99.1%
2005 95.89 6th 687 99.1%
2006 90.91 17th 736 97.7%
2007 91.25 13th 749 98.3%
2008 89.91 20th 753 97.3%
2009 86.61 43rd 770 94.4%
2010 88.04 19th 805 97.6%
2011 86.81 28th 825 96.6%
2012 88.69 17th 834 98.0%
2013 88.89 12th 758 98.4%
2014 91.05 5th 728 99.3%
2015 95.27 14th 835 98.3%
2016 95.53 8th 870 99.1%
2017 94.84 17th 877 98.1%
2018 93.72 19th 861 97.8%
2019 93.83 22nd 891 97.5%
2021 98.69 3rd 797 99.6%
2022 96.43 13th 883 98.5%
2023 96.69 17th 893 98.1%
2024 96.57 16th 891 98.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.39 14th 187 92.5%
2024 95.84 5th 199 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.77 45th 874 94.9%
2024 94.24 20th 877 97.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.69 23rd 860 97.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.48 5th 660 99.2%
2024 98.71 12th 672 98.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.01 12th 870 98.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.53 18th 144 87.5%
2024 81.76 17th 145 88.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.88 16th 362 95.6%
2024 96.44 13th 362 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Forge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.50 33rd 681 95.2%
2024 90.63 37th 673 94.5%
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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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by a student
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Open Quote I absolutely loved this school. I moved from another district in 7th grade and discovered that it was a challenge, but one that could be concurred with satisfaction. The teachers and staff were amazing and helpful. They always had what was best for me in mind. Also, my counselor helped me through anything that I needed. It was the best two years of middle school anyone could hope for. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Valley Forge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 620 28 36 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1989 627 28 36 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1990 575 26 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1991 565 26 37 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1992 595 37 36 3 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1993 423 25 26 2 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 594 29 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 656 24 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1996 656 24 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1997 665 23 31 4 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1998 711 21 29 4 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1999 749 27 37 10 0 n/a n/a 0 823
2000 732 23 49 11 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2001 766 27 56 16 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2002 822 36 62 14 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2003 822 36 62 14 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2004 865 39 64 10 2 n/a n/a 0 980
2005 844 37 72 14 0 n/a n/a 0 967
2006 816 44 82 9 0 n/a n/a 0 951
2007 765 41 100 10 0 n/a n/a 0 916
2008 747 48 113 16 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2009 747 42 112 18 0 n/a n/a 0 919
2010 785 41 123 18 0 n/a n/a 0 967
2011 785 37 139 20 0 0 5 0 986
2012 806 35 142 23 1 1 6 0 1014
2013 789 28 164 24 2 0 6 0 1013
2014 762 32 155 22 2 0 12 0 985
2015 742 32 169 28 2 0 11 0 984
2016 728 33 201 27 2 0 19 0 1010
2017 761 33 220 33 1 0 30 0 1078
2018 764 31 265 42 2 0 42 0 1146
2019 764 29 294 41 2 0 59 0 1189
2020 740 35 339 48 1 0 65 0 1228
2021 660 37 352 46 1 0 60 0 1156
2022 631 37 364 50 0 0 59 0 1141
2023 591 41 361 58 0 0 59 0 1110

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 Valley Forge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 684 60.7 11.2 n/a
1989 691 58.0 11.9 n/a
1990 635 55.4 11.4 0
1991 628 55.6 11.2 n/a
1992 671 51.9 12.9 n/a
1993 476 43.0 11.1 n/a
1994 653 44.0 14.8 n/a
1995 715 44.4 16.1 n/a
1996 715 44.4 16.1 n/a
1997 723 46.9 15.4 n/a
1998 765 47.6 16.1 n/a
1999 823 53.1 15.5 n/a
2000 815 58.5 13.9 2.7
2001 865 61.2 14.1 2
2002 934 69.3 13.5 2.7
2003 934 69.3 13.5 2.7
2004 980 67.7 14.5 1.5
2005 967 69.9 13.8 2.6
2006 951 69.3 13.7 2.2
2007 916 68.7 13.3 2.6
2008 924 82.2 11.2 3.9
2009 919 74.4 12.3 4.7
2010 967 71.6 13.5 n/a
2011 986 65.9 14.9 n/a
2012 1014 66.4 15.2 4.3
2013 1013 64.9 15.5 3.4
2014 985 66.4 14.8 4.3
2015 984 67.0 14.6 6.2
2016 1010 68.0 14.8 6.3
2017 1078 72.4 14.8 6.2
2018 1146 77.5 14.7 5.7
2019 1189 76.4 15.5 6.1
2020 1228 80.0 15.3 6.9
2021 1156 83.4 13.8 6
2022 1141 80.0 14.2 6.6
2023 1110 80.2 13.8 6.1

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 Valley Forge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 684 60.7 11.2 n/a
1989 691 58.0 11.9 n/a
1990 635 55.4 11.4 0
1991 628 55.6 11.2 n/a
1992 671 51.9 12.9 n/a
1993 476 43.0 11.1 n/a
1994 653 44.0 14.8 n/a
1995 715 44.4 16.1 n/a
1996 715 44.4 16.1 n/a
1997 723 46.9 15.4 n/a
1998 765 47.6 16.1 n/a
1999 823 53.1 15.5 n/a
2000 815 58.5 13.9 2.7
2001 865 61.2 14.1 2
2002 934 69.3 13.5 2.7
2003 934 69.3 13.5 2.7
2004 980 67.7 14.5 1.5
2005 967 69.9 13.8 2.6
2006 951 69.3 13.7 2.2
2007 916 68.7 13.3 2.6
2008 924 82.2 11.2 3.9
2009 919 74.4 12.3 4.7
2010 967 71.6 13.5 n/a
2011 986 65.9 14.9 n/a
2012 1014 66.4 15.2 4.3
2013 1013 64.9 15.5 3.4
2014 985 66.4 14.8 4.3
2015 984 67.0 14.6 6.2
2016 1010 68.0 14.8 6.3
2017 1078 72.4 14.8 6.2
2018 1146 77.5 14.7 5.7
2019 1189 76.4 15.5 6.1
2020 1228 80.0 15.3 6.9
2021 1156 83.4 13.8 6
2022 1141 80.0 14.2 6.6
2023 1110 80.2 13.8 6.1

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 Valley Forge Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $91 (0.6%) $16,279 (99.4%) $16,370
2020 $123 (0.7%) $16,370 (99.3%) $16,493
2021 $290 (1.6%) $17,571 (98.4%) $17,861
2022 $160 (0.8%) $18,743 (99.2%) $18,903

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Forge 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 22nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 17th of 893 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Valley Forge Middle School)71.379.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Forge Middle School)86.885.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Valley Forge Middle School)66.274.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Forge Middle School)88.185.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Valley Forge Middle School)67.362.5
 4.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Forge Middle School)86.984.1
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Valley Forge Middle School)62.966.5
 3.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Valley Forge Middle School)85.788.5
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Forge Middle School)83.386.3
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Valley Forge Middle School)66.970.8
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Valley Forge Middle School)85.788.5
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley Forge Middle School)86.485.5
 0.9%
   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 Students11891110
 6.6%
African American2941
 41.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian294361
 22.8%
Hispanic4158
 41.5%
Pacific Islander00
White764591
 22.6%
Two or More Races5959
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%6.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Forge Middle School

Students who attend Valley Forge Middle School usually go on to attend Conestoga Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,110 students attended Valley Forge Middle School.

Students at Valley Forge Middle School are 53% White, 33% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Yes! Valley Forge Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools.


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