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Penn Valley School

Public | K-5 | 517 students

 

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Posted May 12, 2008

My daughter was challenged, nurtured and well educated at Penn Valley. I'd recommend the school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2007

Penn Valley is an excellent public school option. After leaving a prestigious independent school, my son has made a good transition because the schools were quite similar. The reading and math programs are excellent. We receive frequent feedback and have truly formed a partnership with his teachers and the school community. The principal, Alice Reyes, seems to shape the school culture with her nurturing administrative style. Can't wait for our younger daughter to start next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2005

This is an awesome school and district and my children love their teachers and friends. The academic programs are challenging, yet fun for the children and create a positive learning environment. Two thumbs up.
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Posted March 3, 2005

Recently moved to the area from Florida and boy what a difference. The principal remembered my kids names the first day of school after meeting them only once before. All of the administration is fantasic and the Home School Association does so many fun and interesting activiteies. There is some construction going on (04-05) but it is handled without incident to the children. My son has 2 more years here as a student and my daughter is going on to Welsh Valley. Kids adapted well, and love their school. Math program is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female98%
Male94%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)95%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female98%
Male89%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)86%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)82%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female86%
Male75%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)56%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students79%
Female91%
Male64%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 71%
Black 12% 15%
Asian 5% 3%
Hispanic 2% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Alice Reyes

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072
Phone: (610) 645-1460

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