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Schools in Archbald · Valley View School District

Archbald’s public schools outscore 69% of Pennsylvania districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Archbald, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 62% of students in Archbald’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Pennsylvania average (55%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#438of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
62%
▲ 7 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
30%
▼ 6 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–12 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.9K
▼ 22% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.0
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
2,382 students on the public path
In brief

Archbald’s schools, in brief

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 62% and math 30% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,919 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Valley View Intrmd Sch, then Valley View MS, then Valley View HS. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Archbald’s grade

B Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 69% of Pennsylvania school districts, #438 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 69%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (2026)Better than 72%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,141 test results and a graduating class of 188 could put Archbald anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Archbald’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,094 in math, 1,188 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Archbald, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Valley View El Ctrin PeckvilleNo scores
3–5Valley View Intrmd SchValley View School DistrictB−
6–8Valley View MSValley View School DistrictC
9–12Valley View HSValley View School DistrictA+

Archbald’s public schools are run by Valley View School District, which also serves Blakely and Jessup. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Valley View School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 2,382 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 14.0 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$16,919PA $21,758 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading62%
State average 55.1% · 1188 students tested
Math30%
State average 36.1% · 1094 students tested

Archbald vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Archbald’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ArchbaldB+Valley View
BlakelyB+Valley View
JermynA−Lakeland
JessupB+Valley View
ScottA−Lakeland
JeffersonANorth Pocono
MayfieldA−Lakeland

2 of the 6 neighbors share Valley View with Archbald, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Archbald

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Archbaldby address
Valley View Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B−
548 students15:1Rate it →
Valley View MS
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
565 students13:1Rate it →
Valley View HS
High · Grades 9–12
A+
747 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Archbaldin other towns
Valley View El Ctr
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Peckville
522 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Archbald’s schools

Are Archbald’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Archbald children attend outscore 69% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #438 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Archbald in?

Valley View School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,382 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Archbald kids go to high school?

Valley View HS, with 747 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Archbald’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Valley View School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Archbald spend per student?

$16,919 in Valley View School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.