Summary:
The Ligonier Valley School District in Pennsylvania has only one middle school, Ligonier Valley Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking as high as 259th out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2024-2025 and as low as 437th out of 893 in 2022-2023.
Academically, Ligonier Valley Middle School has shown mixed results on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates in Math below the district and state averages, but English Language Arts proficiency rates above the district and state averages. The school's dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 1.4%. Demographically, the school has 291 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7, with 42.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.
The school's per-student spending for the 2022-2023 school year was $17,572, which is relatively high, suggesting the district is investing significant resources into the school. However, it's unclear how these resources are being utilized and whether they are effectively translating into improved student outcomes. Overall, Ligonier Valley Middle School appears to be the sole middle school option for families in the Ligonier Valley School District, with a mix of strengths and challenges that may require further investigation and support.
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