- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Archbald, PA
Valley View Ms
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422465009969
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Archbald · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Archbald, PA.
School address
District: Valley View Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422465009969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Valley View Ms held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422465009969 · Archbald, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Hs (747 students)
Valley View Ms held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Valley View Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hs
Valley View Hs
747 students
- This school
Valley View Ms
565 students
- Valley View In
Valley View Intrmd Sch
548 students
- Valley View El
Valley View El Ctr
522 students
What this shows Valley View Ms reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Ms compares
Valley View Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Valley View Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley View Sd reports $15,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Ctr | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Ms
How many students attend Valley View Ms?
Valley View Ms has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Archbald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Ms?
36.4% of students at Valley View Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Ms?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Ms is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Archbald, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Ms?
Valley View Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley View Ms rank among public schools in Archbald?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Archbald, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley View Sd?
Besides Valley View Ms, Valley View Sd also operates Valley View Hs (747 students), Valley View Intrmd Sch (548 students), and Valley View El Ctr (522 students). See the Valley View Sd district page for the complete list.