Enrollment
565
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Ms
Valley View Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Archbald, Pennsylvania, enrolling 565 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 688 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #621, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Valley View Sd also operates Valley View Hs (747 students) and Valley View Intrmd Sch (548 students) alongside Valley View Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley View Ms compares
Valley View Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Sd, which includes Valley View Ms.
$14,480
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Archbald on the city page.
Is Valley View Ms a good school?
Valley View Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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