Best Public Schools in Archbald, PA

The city of Archbald, Pennsylvania is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Valley View High School, Valley View Middle School, and Valley View Intrmd School. These schools are part of the Valley View School District, which is ranked 268 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Valley View High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong academic results, with students scoring well above the state average on Keystone Exams. In contrast, the performance of the district's elementary and middle schools is more mixed, with Valley View Intrmd School outperforming the district and state averages in some areas, while Valley View Middle School lags behind in Math proficiency.

Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with relatively high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.37% at Valley View High School to 45.83% at Valley View Intrmd School. However, the district appears to be investing in its schools, with above-average spending per student ranging from $15,164 at Valley View Middle School to $17,056 at Valley View High School.