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Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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Blacklick Valley Elementary Center ranks 979 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

979^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center is a public elementary school located in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 329 students. The school is part of the Blacklick Valley School District, which is ranked 334 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 567 to 1170 out of 1500+ schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is mixed, with higher proficiency rates in Math compared to the district and state, but lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, especially in the upper grades. Compared to nearby schools like Portage Area Elementary School, Cambria Elementary School, and Forest Hills Elementary School, Blacklick Valley Elementary Center's academic performance is generally lower.

The school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with nearly 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on student achievement. While the Blacklick Valley School District is investing resources into the school, with a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending, these investments do not seem to be translating into significantly improved academic outcomes. Targeted interventions and support for struggling students, particularly in English Language Arts, could be an area of focus for the school and district to improve overall performance.

316

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,104

Per pupil spending ?

104.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943-1507

(814) 749-9211

District: Blacklick Valley School District

Students who attend Blacklick Valley Elementary Center usually attend:

High:

Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

African American:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 63rd percentile in 2023 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (39% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 63rd-percentile peak (2023) to 35th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg38%

Pennsylvania avg45%

979^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

334^th of 606Blacklick Valley School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	39.1	979 of 1511	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.8	838 of 1526	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.3	567 of 1534	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	661 of 1534	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	731 of 1433	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.5	1170 of 1544	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.0	1102 of 1530	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.7	1177 of 1547	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	24.1	1228 of 1554	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	34.7	1066 of 1474	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.3	1160 of 1467	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.4	1138 of 1519	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	61.0	808 of 1599	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.1	1045 of 1597	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.6	871 of 1579	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.9	1103 of 1549	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	46.2	1055 of 1551	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.0	1147 of 1555	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	51.5	929 of 1545	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.1	826 of 1299	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	75.4	342 of 1308	73.9%	★★★★☆
2003	57.6	649 of 1302	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	760 of 1030	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.6	681 of 1084	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	512 of 1043	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	942 of 1466	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.8	858 of 1488	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	36.7	901 of 1369	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.0	569 of 1432	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.8	245 of 1414	82.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	951 of 1475	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.9	772 of 1495	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	24.7	982 of 1201	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.0	902 of 1229	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.1	605 of 1236	51.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)36th percentile~ school

Male (2025)36th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)34th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)26th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)18th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math45%+3 vs state

English Language Arts32%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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
Blacklick Valley Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Railroad St	Nanty Glo	15943	Cambria County	Blacklick Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-9211	316	28	11.2	104.1%	295 (93.4%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	39.1	979^th of 1511 public elementary schools	35.2%		51.8	838^th of 1526 public elementary schools	45.1%	141	64.8	34.1	63.9	18.9	44.8	48.6	31.8	33.4	16.2	32.5	$17,104	$4,696	$12,408
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-2	3704 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15909	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-8421	105	15	7.1	95.2%	99 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)											$10,740	$1,017	$9,723
Cambria Elementary School	Public	K-5	212 Schoolhouse Rd	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 472-8432	542	33	16.5	36.7%	511 (94.3%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	67.4	521^st of 1511 public elementary schools	65.5%		65.1	584^th of 1526 public elementary schools	61.7%	63	74.8	49.5	72.9		65.4	59.6	42.2	53.3		51.5	$10,284	$1,092	$9,192
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1340 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 535-6970	374	31	11.9		318 (85.0%)	18 (4.8%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	24	1148^th of 1511 public elementary schools	24.0%		39.8	1009^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.9%	139	33.4	35.0	23.0	17.0	26.6	36.9	40.0	19.7	33.9	31.7	$18,708	$1,522	$17,186
Cambria Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	138 East Campbell St	Carrolltown	15722	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 344-8506	533	45	11.9	52.7%	511 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	65.1	573^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	62.1%		56.1	777^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.1%	204	56.9	54.3	63.1		58.5	62.5	45.7	50.0		52.8	$17,060	$1,213	$15,846
United Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10775 Route 56 East	Armagh	15920	Indiana County	United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 446-5615	455	38	11.9	55.2%	439 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	58.2	686^th of 1511 public elementary schools	54.6%		71.6	457^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.1%	229	46.9	55.3	46.1	38.7	46.2	46.9	51.1	55.4	58.0	53.0	$25,147	$2,369	$22,778
Portage Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84 Mountain Ave	Portage	15946	Cambria County	Portage Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 736-9636	401	37	10.8	103.0%	379 (94.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	80.6	270^th of 1511 public elementary schools	82.1%		81.1	260^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.0%	10	82.2	81.1	68.9	53.4	71.0	58.9	67.9	57.8	55.0	59.8	$16,860	$2,453	$14,408
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	547 Locust Street	Sidman	15955	Cambria County	Forest Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 487-7613	994	70	14.1	97.2%	952 (95.8%)	5 (0.5%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.9%)	65.1	575^th of 1511 public elementary schools	61.9%		69.9	497^th of 1526 public elementary schools	67.4%	78	49.3	68.7	64.4	45.9	56.6	49.6	55.9	51.3	53.3	52.5	$12,859	$1,549	$11,309
Penn Cambria Intrmd School	Public	3-5	376 Wood St	Lilly	15938	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 886-8532	290	19	15.6	34.5%	277 (95.5%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	45.9	882^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	41.6%		53.1	824^th of 1526 public elementary schools	46.0%	58	50.0	48.1	33.7		43.5	47.0	48.1	40.6		45.0	$14,903	$1,132	$13,772
Penn Cambria Primary School	Public	1-2	400 Main St	Lilly	15938	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 886-2151	175	13	13.8	54.3%	162 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)								(n/a)											$14,537	$1,941	$12,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Blacklick Valley Elementary Center

What district is Blacklick Valley Elementary Center in?

Blacklick Valley School District

What schools do graduates of Blacklick Valley Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend Blacklick Valley Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School

Is Blacklick Valley Elementary Center a good school?

Blacklick Valley Elementary Center ranks 979^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blacklick Valley Elementary Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 316 students attended Blacklick Valley Elementary Center.

What is the racial makeup of Blacklick Valley Elementary Center?

Students at Blacklick Valley Elementary Center are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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