Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Confluence, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District, which is ranked 505 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with significantly lower performance on standardized tests compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6.5% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school's graduation rate has ranged from 81.4% to 94.4% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 0% to 6.8%, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School, Meyersdale Area High School, Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School, and Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School performs significantly worse on most academic metrics. These nearby schools have higher rankings, better test scores, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates, as well as lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 172 Turkeyfoot Rd
       Confluence, PA  15424-2420


(814) 395-3621

District: Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
494th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,977 Help


Feeder schools for Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 76.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 72% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (96.8%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is $20,977.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School 681st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School 494th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District 505th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.83 476th 643 26.0%
2004 4.54 617th 663 6.9%
2005 10.03 621st 687 9.6%
2006 21.02 620th 736 15.8%
2007 33.46 577th 749 23.0%
2008 46.09 498th 753 33.9%
2009 24.62 636th 770 17.4%
2010 27.67 654th 805 18.8%
2011 41.31 581st 825 29.6%
2012 26.62 661st 834 20.7%
2013 20.79 618th 758 18.5%
2014 25.51 578th 728 20.6%
2015 19.25 653rd 835 21.8%
2016 20.54 673rd 870 22.6%
2017 20.09 680th 877 22.5%
2018 36.63 568th 861 34.0%
2019 31.54 620th 891 30.4%
2021 34.64 539th 797 32.4%
2022 45.57 501st 883 43.3%
2023 20.57 682nd 893 23.6%
2024 21.11 681st 891 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.80 728th 874 16.7%
2024 20.92 709th 877 19.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.83 631st 870 27.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.61 663rd 681 2.6%
2024 6.05 650th 673 3.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.57 527th 583 9.6%
2004 31.57 464th 590 21.4%
2005 26.09 500th 593 15.7%
2006 48.82 383rd 604 36.6%
2007 12.86 554th 615 9.9%
2008 8.82 574th 621 7.6%
2009 10.41 581st 632 8.1%
2010 11.54 594th 649 8.5%
2011 36.97 506th 660 23.3%
2012 68.80 227th 664 65.8%
2013 36.59 449th 591 24.0%
2014 63.04 233rd 580 59.8%
2015 44.58 460th 680 32.4%
2016 22.39 555th 677 18.0%
2017 11.26 578th 663 12.8%
2018 23.05 541st 673 19.6%
2019 30.87 527th 693 24.0%
2021 17.16 475th 537 11.5%
2022 9.04 573rd 634 9.6%
2024 33.45 494th 686 28.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.22 257th 664 61.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.38 515th 662 22.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.27 514th 595 13.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1989 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1990 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1993 262 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1995 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1996 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1997 268 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2002 182 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 182 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 192 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 179 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 182
2006 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2007 154 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2008 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2010 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2011 173 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 176
2012 189 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 193
2013 187 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 191
2014 181 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 183
2015 165 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 167
2016 186 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 189
2017 170 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 176
2018 163 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 166
2019 137 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 140
2020 128 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 131
2021 129 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 131
2022 126 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 129
2023 122 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 126

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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 19.0 13.8 n/a
1989 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1990 226 21.0 10.7 0
1991 249 21.0 11.8 n/a
1992 258 21.0 12.2 n/a
1993 263 19.0 13.8 n/a
1994 258 18.0 14.3 n/a
1995 272 17.8 15.3 n/a
1996 272 17.8 15.3 n/a
1997 268 17.8 15.1 n/a
1998 228 17.0 13.4 n/a
1999 232 18.0 12.9 n/a
2000 225 18.0 12.5 0
2001 197 17.0 11.6 0
2002 183 17.0 10.8 0
2003 183 17.0 10.8 0
2004 193 17.0 11.4 0
2005 182 17.0 10.7 0
2006 152 16.0 9.5 0
2007 155 17.0 9.1 0
2008 146 23.0 6.3 n/a
2009 161 14.5 11.1 n/a
2010 163 13.5 12.0 42.3
2011 176 15.0 11.6 51.1
2012 193 14.8 13.0 46.6
2013 191 17.5 10.8 51.3
2014 183 17.8 10.2 54.6
2015 167 17.0 9.8 57.5
2016 189 18.0 10.5 56.6
2017 176 19.5 9.0 n/a
2018 166 19.5 8.5 n/a
2019 140 17.4 8.0 87.1
2020 131 15.8 8.2 n/a
2021 131 12.8 10.2 81.7
2022 129 13.7 9.3 87.6
2023 126 12.6 9.9 90.5

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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 19.0 13.8 n/a
1989 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1990 226 21.0 10.7 0
1991 249 21.0 11.8 n/a
1992 258 21.0 12.2 n/a
1993 263 19.0 13.8 n/a
1994 258 18.0 14.3 n/a
1995 272 17.8 15.3 n/a
1996 272 17.8 15.3 n/a
1997 268 17.8 15.1 n/a
1998 228 17.0 13.4 n/a
1999 232 18.0 12.9 n/a
2000 225 18.0 12.5 0
2001 197 17.0 11.6 0
2002 183 17.0 10.8 0
2003 183 17.0 10.8 0
2004 193 17.0 11.4 0
2005 182 17.0 10.7 0
2006 152 16.0 9.5 0
2007 155 17.0 9.1 0
2008 146 23.0 6.3 n/a
2009 161 14.5 11.1 n/a
2010 163 13.5 12.0 42.3
2011 176 15.0 11.6 51.1
2012 193 14.8 13.0 46.6
2013 191 17.5 10.8 51.3
2014 183 17.8 10.2 54.6
2015 167 17.0 9.8 57.5
2016 189 18.0 10.5 56.6
2017 176 19.5 9.0 n/a
2018 166 19.5 8.5 n/a
2019 140 17.4 8.0 87.1
2020 131 15.8 8.2 n/a
2021 131 12.8 10.2 81.7
2022 129 13.7 9.3 87.6
2023 126 12.6 9.9 90.5

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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $669 (3.6%) $17,776 (96.4%) $18,445
2020 $493 (2.6%) $18,406 (97.4%) $18,899
2021 $1,434 (7.2%) $18,404 (92.8%) $19,838
2022 $1,289 (6.1%) $19,687 (93.9%) $20,976

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 620th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 682nd of 893 Middle schools
 6.8%
Ranks 527th of 693 High schoolsRanks 573rd of 634 High schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)30.816.7
 14.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)46.229.1
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)23.58.6
 14.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)38.939.1
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)33.426.1
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Biology (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)30.813.4
 17.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.258.2
 5%
11th Grade Literature (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)61.525
 36.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.535.1
 36.4%
All Grades Math (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)26.712.8
 13.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)38.939.1
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School)38.727.6
 11.1%
   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 Students140126
 10%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White137122
 10.9%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%90.5%
 3.3%


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Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 494th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School.

Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School

Students at Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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