Delaware Valley Middle School

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Delaware Valley Middle School ranks 151 st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Delaware Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Milford, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 479 students. The school is part of the Delaware Valley School District, which is ranked 111 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Delaware Valley Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a current ranking of 151 out of 891 schools. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is notably strong, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 44% in Math, 62.8% in Science, and 68% in English Language Arts, all of which exceeded the state averages. The school's performance is particularly impressive in English Language Arts, where it has consistently maintained proficiency rates around 70% for all grade levels, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Dingman-Delaware Middle School, also part of the Delaware Valley School District, shares similar performance characteristics with Delaware Valley Middle School, while Lehman Intermediate School, part of the East Stroudsburg Area School District, performs significantly lower on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. Delaware Valley Middle School's consistent high performance, focus on equity and inclusion, and efficient use of resources make it a model for other middle schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public 6-8

258 Route 6 and 209
Milford, PA 18337-9454

(570) 296-1830

District: Delaware Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,228

Students who attend Delaware Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Delaware Valley High School

Feeder schools for Delaware Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Delaware Valley Elementary School
	Shohola Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delaware Valley Middle School ranks better than 83.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.76. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delaware Valley Middle School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Delaware Valley Middle School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delaware Valley Middle School is $19,228.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delaware Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Valley Middle School 151^st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Delaware Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

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White students:

Delaware Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Valley School District 111^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	73.86	176^th	643	72.6%
2004	79.11	126^th	663	81.0%
2005	76.30	170^th	687	75.3%
2006	76.63	145^th	736	80.3%
2007	81.14	91^st	749	87.9%
2008	87.77	33^rd	753	95.6%
2009	91.24	11^th	770	98.6%
2010	88.82	15^th	805	98.1%
2011	85.47	46^th	825	94.4%
2012	85.18	50^th	834	94.0%
2013	82.58	82^nd	758	89.2%
2014	84.81	57^th	728	92.2%
2015	78.28	160^th	835	80.8%
2016	72.62	224^th	870	74.3%
2017	73.39	217^th	877	75.3%
2018	71.93	239^th	861	72.2%
2019	72.32	235^th	891	73.6%
2021	82.27	105^th	797	86.8%
2022	77.37	164^th	883	81.4%
2023	70.44	240^th	893	73.1%
2024	78.76	151^st	891	83.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.23	76^th	187	59.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.51	228^th	874	73.9%
2024	68.43	230^th	877	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.42	144^th	860	83.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.95	92^nd	660	86.1%
2024	47.96	288^th	672	57.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.62	183^rd	870	79.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.67	90^th	362	75.1%
2024	77.02	50^th	362	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.65	243^rd	681	64.3%
2024	69.36	160^th	673	76.2%

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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 Delaware 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	502	4	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	-6	511
1989	515	1	3	15	9	n/a	n/a	0	543
1990	557	4	2	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	587
1991	719	11	7	11	9	n/a	n/a	0	757
1992	662	10	6	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	698
1993	721	10	6	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	762
1994	771	13	3	25	11	n/a	n/a	0	823
1995	516	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
1996	516	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
1997	504	6	3	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	528
1998	491	12	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	516
1999	472	9	4	15	9	n/a	n/a	0	509
2000	525	8	4	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	555
2001	553	6	6	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	584
2002	599	10	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	633
2003	599	10	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	633
2004	583	13	5	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
2005	634	6	4	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	670
2006	601	11	7	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	654
2007	413	4	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2008	419	11	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	3	459
2009	395	11	6	26	0	n/a	n/a	5	443
2010	349	16	6	32	0	n/a	n/a	6	409
2011	358	14	4	35	2	0	4	0	417
2012	345	10	9	24	1	0	11	0	400
2013	330	8	13	26	3	1	13	0	394
2014	456	4	9	30	4	1	10	0	514
2015	454	4	13	34	6	1	13	0	525
2016	414	8	14	50	4	1	15	0	506
2017	425	6	17	48	2	1	10	0	509
2018	414	6	14	50	0	0	13	0	497
2019	426	6	11	47	0	0	19	0	509
2020	431	7	16	48	0	0	21	0	523
2021	406	9	13	52	1	0	19	0	500
2022	413	8	15	54	2	0	13	0	505
2023	368	5	12	64	2	0	28	0	479
2024	365	11	12	71	4	0	27	0	490

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 Delaware Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	511	34.5	14.8	n/a
1989	543	32.2	16.8	n/a
1990	587	31.8	18.4	0
1991	757	43.8	17.2	n/a
1992	698	43.0	16.2	n/a
1993	762	44.0	17.3	n/a
1994	823	43.0	19.1	n/a
1995	521	34.6	15.1	n/a
1996	521	34.6	15.1	n/a
1997	528	28.6	18.5	n/a
1998	516	30.6	16.9	n/a
1999	509	30.6	16.6	n/a
2000	555	34.6	16.0	15.5
2001	584	37.6	15.5	14.7
2002	633	35.3	17.9	17.1
2003	633	35.3	17.9	17.1
2004	625	38.0	16.4	13
2005	670	38.5	17.4	16.1
2006	654	39.9	16.4	14.8
2007	439	29.6	14.8	14.8
2008	459	29.1	15.8	13.8
2009	443	32.6	13.6	14.8
2010	409	31.2	13.0	24.8
2011	417	29.3	14.2	24.5
2012	400	29.7	13.4	25.8
2013	394	28.8	13.6	22.6
2014	514	35.5	14.4	28
2015	525	35.0	15.0	29
2016	506	35.0	14.4	19.8
2017	509	36.6	13.9	31.8
2018	497	36.9	13.4	32.8
2019	509	38.7	13.1	36
2020	523	40.0	13.0	33.1
2021	500	39.7	12.5	36.4
2022	505	39.3	12.8	35.2
2023	479	37.4	12.8	37.8
2024	490	37.6	13.0	41.4

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 Delaware Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	511	34.5	14.8	n/a
1989	543	32.2	16.8	n/a
1990	587	31.8	18.4	0
1991	757	43.8	17.2	n/a
1992	698	43.0	16.2	n/a
1993	762	44.0	17.3	n/a
1994	823	43.0	19.1	n/a
1995	521	34.6	15.1	n/a
1996	521	34.6	15.1	n/a
1997	528	28.6	18.5	n/a
1998	516	30.6	16.9	n/a
1999	509	30.6	16.6	n/a
2000	555	34.6	16.0	15.5
2001	584	37.6	15.5	14.7
2002	633	35.3	17.9	17.1
2003	633	35.3	17.9	17.1
2004	625	38.0	16.4	13
2005	670	38.5	17.4	16.1
2006	654	39.9	16.4	14.8
2007	439	29.6	14.8	14.8
2008	459	29.1	15.8	13.8
2009	443	32.6	13.6	14.8
2010	409	31.2	13.0	24.8
2011	417	29.3	14.2	24.5
2012	400	29.7	13.4	25.8
2013	394	28.8	13.6	22.6
2014	514	35.5	14.4	28
2015	525	35.0	15.0	29
2016	506	35.0	14.4	19.8
2017	509	36.6	13.9	31.8
2018	497	36.9	13.4	32.8
2019	509	38.7	13.1	36
2020	523	40.0	13.0	33.1
2021	500	39.7	12.5	36.4
2022	505	39.3	12.8	35.2
2023	479	37.4	12.8	37.8
2024	490	37.6	13.0	41.4

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 Delaware Valley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$477 (2.7%)	$16,886 (97.3%)	$17,363
2020	$404 (2.4%)	$16,605 (97.6%)	$17,009
2021	$1,004 (5.1%)	$18,494 (94.9%)	$19,498
2022	$971 (5.0%)	$18,258 (95.0%)	$19,228

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delaware 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 235^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 240^th of 893 Middle schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Delaware Valley Middle School)	61.7	55.1	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Valley Middle School)	79.9	67.1	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Delaware Valley Middle School)	43.7	32.5	11.2%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Valley Middle School)	66.5	68.2	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Delaware Valley Middle School)	26.7	17.5	9.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Delaware Valley Middle School)	68.5	64.4	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Valley Middle School)	61.6	66.5	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Delaware Valley Middle School)	44.5	34	10.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Delaware Valley Middle School)	68.5	64.4	4.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Delaware Valley Middle School)	69.5	67.3	2.2%
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	509	479	5.9%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	11	12	9.1%
Hispanic	47	64	36.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	426	368	13.6%
Two or More Races	19	28	47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36%	37.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Delaware Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delaware Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	258 Route 6 and 209	Milford	18337	Pike County	Delaware Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 296-1830	490	38	13.0	41.4%	365 (74.5%)	11 (2.2%)	71 (14.5%)	12 (2.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)	78.8	151^st of 891 public middle schools	83.1%		70.4	240^th of 893 public middle schools	73.1%	89	57.1	46.6	29.2	44.0	62.8	62.8	70.0	70.2	64.2	68.0	$19,228	$971	$18,258
Dingman-Delaware Middle School	Public	6-8	1365 Route 739	Dingmans Ferry	18328	Pike County	Delaware Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 296-3140	524	41	12.7	48.9%	391 (74.6%)	13 (2.5%)	89 (17.0%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	77.8	163^rd of 891 public middle schools	81.7%		71.6	228^th of 893 public middle schools	74.5%	65	50.9	31.2	35.5	39.2	72.2	72.2	66.3	69.0	69.9	68.4	$19,091	$648	$18,443
Lehman Intermediate School	Public	6-8	257 Timberwolf Dr	Dingmans Ferry	18324	Pike County	East Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 588-4410	606	57	10.6	52.1%	220 (36.3%)	142 (23.4%)	101 (16.7%)	13 (2.1%)	38 (6.3%)	4 (0.7%)	88 (14.5%)	37.8	578^th of 891 public middle schools	35.1%		37	580^th of 893 public middle schools	35.1%	2	19.2	16.8	14.5	16.8	48.5	48.5	43.9	46.8	47.1	46.0	$22,940	$473	$22,467

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