Is Valley View Intrmd School a good school?

Valley View Intrmd School ranks 958 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley View Intrmd School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Valley View Intrmd School.

What is the racial makeup of Valley View Intrmd School?

Students at Valley View Intrmd School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Valley View Intrmd School attend?

Students who attend Valley View Intrmd School usually go on to attend: Middle : Valley View Middle School High : Valley View High School

Valley View Intrmd School

Summary:

Valley View Intrmd School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Valley View School District in Archbald, PA, with 540 students enrolled. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates of 36.1% in math, 77% in science, and 52.1% in ELA, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students with disabilities performing better than the school's overall average, while white students and economically disadvantaged students perform significantly worse. Additionally, Valley View Intrmd School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 533 out of 1547 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 958 out of 1526 in 2023-2024, and its 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger indicates below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Dunmore Elementary Center, which is 6.54 miles away, Valley View Intrmd School's performance is generally lower, with Dunmore Elementary Center outperforming Valley View Intrmd School in math, science, and ELA proficiency rates across all grades. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 33% in 2022-2023) may be contributing to its lower academic performance, and the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 13.1 in 2020-2021 to 14.7 in 2022-2023, which may be impacting the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

3 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403-1538

(570) 876-2263

District: Valley View School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
958^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,748

Students who attend Valley View Intrmd School usually attend:

Middle:	Valley View Middle School
High:	Valley View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 539

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

8.3%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley View Intrmd School ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View Intrmd School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Valley View Intrmd School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View Intrmd School is $14,748.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley View Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Intrmd School 958^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Valley View Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

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White students:

Valley View School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View School District 285^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Valley View Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	46.97	805^th	1302	38.2%
2004	49.27	793^rd	1308	39.4%
2005	57.89	669^th	1299	48.5%
2006	50.95	945^th	1545	38.8%
2007	53.86	885^th	1555	43.1%
2008	49.19	992^nd	1551	36.0%
2009	56.97	827^th	1549	46.6%
2010	54.06	930^th	1579	41.1%
2011	54.92	912^th	1597	42.9%
2012	55.11	945^th	1599	40.9%
2013	52.16	933^rd	1519	38.6%
2014	48.40	964^th	1467	34.3%
2015	59.37	720^th	1474	51.2%
2016	69.22	539^th	1554	65.3%
2017	68.80	533^rd	1547	65.5%
2018	63.65	655^th	1530	57.2%
2019	53.22	862^nd	1544	44.2%
2021	49.93	817^th	1433	43.0%
2022	47.60	933^rd	1534	39.2%
2023	44.24	960^th	1534	37.4%
2024	44.33	958^th	1526	37.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.08	1004^th	1414	29.0%
2024	34.53	1017^th	1432	29.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley View Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.06	925^th	1488	37.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley View Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.82	652^nd	1043	37.5%
2024	28.50	791^st	1084	27.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley View Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.07	951^st	1495	36.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley View Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.90	266^th	432	38.4%
2024	38.31	291^st	454	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at Valley View Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.69	1008^th	1236	18.4%
2024	26.83	994^th	1229	19.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley View Intrmd School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	593	4	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	606
1999	584	3	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	597
2000	592	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	603
2001	596	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	605
2002	599	8	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	614
2003	599	8	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	614
2004	596	7	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	613
2005	597	7	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	617
2006	597	7	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	616
2007	579	9	9	12	0	n/a	n/a	609
2008	578	9	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	604
2009	553	22	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	593
2010	528	24	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	575
2011	540	30	12	20	1	0	0	603
2012	536	19	7	14	0	0	0	576
2013	543	17	6	13	0	0	0	579
2014	518	14	5	18	0	0	3	558
2015	526	16	10	21	0	0	3	576
2016	520	19	9	31	0	0	3	582
2017	506	24	12	31	2	0	1	576
2018	475	18	9	39	3	1	5	550
2019	479	14	10	50	3	0	5	561
2020	502	17	8	44	0	0	9	580
2021	457	8	9	41	0	1	9	525
2022	446	10	11	37	0	1	8	513
2023	454	16	11	50	0	2	7	540
2024	456	18	9	45	0	1	10	539

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 View Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	606	25.0	24.2	n/a
1999	597	27.0	22.1	n/a
2000	603	29.0	20.8	25
2001	605	31.0	19.5	24
2002	614	33.2	18.5	27.9
2003	614	33.2	18.5	27.9
2004	613	32.8	18.7	30.2
2005	617	35.9	17.2	27.7
2006	616	35.1	17.5	22.7
2007	609	35.0	17.4	25.3
2008	604	33.9	17.8	26.8
2009	593	35.1	16.9	29.2
2010	575	38.7	14.8	32
2011	603	33.2	18.1	35.8
2012	576	37.3	15.4	33.2
2013	579	37.2	15.5	30.7
2014	558	35.6	15.6	36
2015	576	37.0	15.5	35.1
2016	582	37.0	15.7	34
2017	576	36.9	15.6	41.3
2018	550	36.9	14.9	42.4
2019	561	40.9	13.7	39.9
2020	580	39.4	14.7	41.9
2021	525	39.9	13.1	44.6
2022	513	37.6	13.6	45.8
2023	540	36.6	14.7	33.9
2024	539	37.6	14.3	45.8

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 View Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	606	25.0	24.2	n/a
1999	597	27.0	22.1	n/a
2000	603	29.0	20.8	25
2001	605	31.0	19.5	24
2002	614	33.2	18.5	27.9
2003	614	33.2	18.5	27.9
2004	613	32.8	18.7	30.2
2005	617	35.9	17.2	27.7
2006	616	35.1	17.5	22.7
2007	609	35.0	17.4	25.3
2008	604	33.9	17.8	26.8
2009	593	35.1	16.9	29.2
2010	575	38.7	14.8	32
2011	603	33.2	18.1	35.8
2012	576	37.3	15.4	33.2
2013	579	37.2	15.5	30.7
2014	558	35.6	15.6	36
2015	576	37.0	15.5	35.1
2016	582	37.0	15.7	34
2017	576	36.9	15.6	41.3
2018	550	36.9	14.9	42.4
2019	561	40.9	13.7	39.9
2020	580	39.4	14.7	41.9
2021	525	39.9	13.1	44.6
2022	513	37.6	13.6	45.8
2023	540	36.6	14.7	33.9
2024	539	37.6	14.3	45.8

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 View Intrmd School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$745 (6.2%)	$11,354 (93.8%)	$12,099
2020	$649 (5.6%)	$10,931 (94.4%)	$11,580
2021	$850 (6.6%)	$11,950 (93.4%)	$12,801
2022	$1,578 (10.7%)	$13,170 (89.3%)	$14,748

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View Intrmd School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 862^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 960^th of 1534 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Valley View Intrmd School)	51.7	43.5	8.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley View Intrmd School)	68	56.4	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Valley View Intrmd School)	40.6	39.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Valley View Intrmd School)	80.1	72.7	7.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley View Intrmd School)	57.9	46.9	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Valley View Intrmd School)	46.4	24.3	22.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley View Intrmd School)	70.1	53.4	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Valley View Intrmd School)	46.5	36.5	10%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Valley View Intrmd School)	80.1	72.7	7.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley View Intrmd School)	65.4	52.1	13.3%
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	561	540	3.7%
African American	14	16	14.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	50	50
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	479	454	5.2%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	33.9%	6%

Schools Near Valley View Intrmd 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 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
Valley View Intrmd School	Public	3-5	3 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 876-2263	539	38	14.3	45.8%	456 (84.6%)	18 (3.3%)	45 (8.3%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	44.3	958^th of 1526 public elementary schools	37.2%		44.2	960^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.4%	2	40.3	38.3	31.0		36.1	77.0	77.0	56.3	40.8	59.5		52.1	$14,748	$1,578	$13,170
Valley View Elementary Center	Public	K-2	901 Main Street	Peckville	18452	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 489-7579	522	37	14.1	50.0%	428 (82.0%)	21 (4.0%)	55 (10.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)								(n/a)													$14,703	$1,573	$13,130
Lakeland Elementary School - Mayfield Campus	Public	K-6	501 Linden St	Mayfield	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 254-9485	274	26	10.7	64.2%	229 (83.6%)	9 (3.3%)	22 (8.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	37.1	1040^th of 1526 public elementary schools	31.8%		40	1019^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.6%	21	33.3	34.2	29.0	16.3	27.7	77.2	77.2	35.0	45.7	51.6	58.1	47.6	$17,778	$3,189	$14,588
Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus	Public	K-6	1333 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	439	29	15.0	38.7%	409 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	70.6	472^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	69.1%		75.4	363^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	76.3%	109	61.0	64.4	60.4	41.0	57.3	89.0	89.0	66.7	58.9	56.9	58.9	60.3	$15,158	$1,557	$13,601
Mid Valley Elementary Center	Public	K-6	50 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 307-3241	1,043	65	16.0	100.0%	783 (75.1%)	48 (4.6%)	106 (10.2%)	18 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (8.2%)	33.4	1080^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.2%		40.3	1015^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.8%	65	30.3	27.1	30.6	26.1	28.5	75.0	75.0	55.4	29.9	43.2	42.2	42.3	$13,923	$2,674	$11,249
Carbondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	103 Brooklyn St	Carbondale	18407	Lackawanna County	Carbondale Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 282-5656	752	58	12.9	74.9%	502 (66.8%)	45 (6.0%)	149 (19.8%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.1%)	19.5	1226^th of 1526 public elementary schools	19.7%		19.3	1236^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.4%	10	19.3	31.2	26.5	15.2	22.3	61.1	61.1	26.7	35.5	39.1	31.5	32.4	$17,755	$230	$17,525
Dunmore Elementary Center	Public	K-6	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18509	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 347-6794	790	59	13.4	100.0%	572 (72.4%)	67 (8.5%)	103 (13.0%)	32 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.9%)	60.6	698^th of 1526 public elementary schools	54.3%		60.9	678^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.8%	20	52.3	58.8	55.8	32.7	49.5	80.4	80.4	59.6	58.4	65.2	46.4	57.1	$11,194	$1,601	$9,593
South Abington School	Public	K-4	640 Northern Boulevard	Chinchilla	18410	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-2100	309	22	14.1	7.1%	268 (86.7%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.9%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	75.7	378^th of 1526 public elementary schools	75.2%		82.7	229^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.1%	149	69.2	70.1			69.8	86.6	86.6	65.4	64.2			64.7	$15,498	$680	$14,817
Robert Morris #27	Public	K-4	1824 Boulevard Ave	Scranton	18509	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3681	209	17	12.0	100.0%	84 (40.2%)	23 (11.0%)	79 (37.8%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.6%)	29.5	1111^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.2%		43.3	970^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.8%	141	28.5	30.3			29.5	78.8	78.8	46.4	27.3			36.1	$20,369	$2,855	$17,513
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-3	825 Lions Rd	Lake Ariel	18436	Wayne County	North Pocono School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 689-2656	249	20	12.2	30.5%	230 (92.4%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)								(n/a)	61.3				61.3			83.8				83.8	$22,127	$1,866	$20,261

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