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Ligonier Valley Middle School

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Ligonier Valley Middle School ranks 259 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

259^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Ligonier Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, serving 291 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Ligonier Valley School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 105th out of 870 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2015-2016 to 466th out of 883 in 2021-2022, but in the 2024-2025 school year, it ranked 259th out of 873 and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ligonier Valley Middle School has generally lower proficiency rates in PSSA Math across all grades compared to the district and state, but higher proficiency rates in PSSA English Language Arts. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rate for all grades was 30.6%, compared to 41.8% for the district and 41.7% for the state, but its PSSA English Language Arts proficiency rate for all grades was 62.2%, compared to 57.7% for the district and 48.5% for the state. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally performing better than female students, and the school's performance for White students and students of low socioeconomic status declining in recent years.

Ligonier Valley Middle School's per-student spending has increased from $16,248 in 2019-2020 to $17,572 in 2022-2023, and its student-teacher ratio has decreased from 12.9 in 2021-2022 to 11.7 in 2023-2024, suggesting a focus on improving resource allocation and staffing to support student learning. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Greater Johnstown Middle School, Ligonier Valley Middle School generally performs better, but lags behind others, such as Wendover Middle School, in terms of academic performance and statewide rankings.

268

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,639

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658

(724) 238-6412

District: Ligonier Valley School District

Students who attend Ligonier Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ligonier Valley High School

Feeder schools for Ligonier Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Laurel Valley Elementary School
	Mellon Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 42nd percentile in 2021 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 70th (2025) from a 42nd-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (70th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Math scores 11 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg50%

Pennsylvania avg45%

259^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

299^th of 606Ligonier 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	66.2	259 of 873	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	352 of 891	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	437 of 893	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.0	466 of 883	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.8	463 of 797	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.6	383 of 891	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.1	247 of 861	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	79.5	151 of 877	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	84.5	105 of 870	87.9%	★★★★☆
2015	77.8	164 of 835	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	79.7	107 of 728	85.3%	★★★★☆
2013	78.6	128 of 758	83.1%	★★★★☆
2012	77.3	168 of 834	79.9%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	126 of 825	84.7%	★★★★☆
2010	87.2	28 of 805	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	88.0	24 of 770	96.9%	★★★★★
2008	88.9	24 of 753	96.8%	★★★★★
2007	83.0	62 of 749	91.7%	★★★★★
2006	78.9	119 of 736	83.8%	★★★★☆
2005	78.2	156 of 687	77.3%	★★★★☆
2004	77.6	142 of 663	78.6%	★★★★☆
2003	76.0	160 of 643	75.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	437 of 643	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.3	427 of 672	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	386 of 660	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	337 of 835	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	374 of 860	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	247 of 843	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	51.6	423 of 877	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.4	554 of 874	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	70.1	208 of 839	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	62.1	324 of 870	62.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	284 of 649	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.5	383 of 673	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.6	480 of 681	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)75th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)71st percentile~ school

Female (2025)60th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2025)32nd percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%+14 vs state

Math31%-11 vs state

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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 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ligonier Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	536 Bell Street	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-6412	268	22	11.9	46.6%	251 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	66.2	259^th of 873 public middle schools	70.3%		61.2	352^nd of 891 public middle schools	60.5%	93			48.5	25.5	23.2	30.6			68.3	61.7	58.1	62.2	$20,639	$798	$19,841
Derry Area Middle School	Public	6-8	994 North Chestnut St Ext	Derry	15627	Westmoreland County	Derry Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 694-8231	440	37	11.8	95.7%	401 (91.1%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	70.4	222^nd of 873 public middle schools	74.6%		66.9	289^th of 891 public middle schools	67.6%	67			42.7	42.2	28.7	37.8			50.4	72.8	58.1	60.2	$18,710	$1,520	$17,190
Greater Latrobe Junior High School	Public	7-8	130 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4265	499	45	11.0	33.5%	458 (91.8%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	89.4	78^th of 873 public middle schools	91.1%		86.1	89^th of 891 public middle schools	90.0%	11				59.0	43.9	51.9				68.7	69.4	69.0	$20,233	$842	$19,391
River Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	104 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8880	332	23	14.3	95.8%	293 (88.3%)	9 (2.7%)	10 (3.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	55.5	380^th of 873 public middle schools	56.5%		55.9	404^th of 891 public middle schools	54.7%	24			39.4	37.8	28.6	35.7			43.5	40.7	51.7	45.0	$10,065	$00	$10,065
Wendover Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Wendover Jr High Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 838-4070	626	44	14.0	31.6%	560 (89.5%)	7 (1.1%)	12 (1.9%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	85.4	100^th of 873 public middle schools	88.5%		79.1	147^th of 891 public middle schools	83.5%	47			49.8	48.7	47.9	48.7			65.5	66.4	71.9	68.0	$19,775	$624	$19,151
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	290	21	14.0	42.8%	279 (96.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	63.8	295^th of 873 public middle schools	66.2%		59.9	366^th of 891 public middle schools	58.9%	71				41.0	25.2	33.4				51.4	53.4	52.3	$18,791	$787	$18,004
Greater Johnstown Middle School	Public	5-7	220 Messenger Street	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 533-5670	615	52	11.8	102.6%	196 (31.9%)	259 (42.1%)	48 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	110 (17.9%)	8.2	819^th of 873 public middle schools	6.2%		6.6	860^th of 891 public middle schools	3.5%	41		9.7	3.4	4.9		6.2		17.9	10.6	18.8		15.9	$23,368	$5,101	$18,267
Greensburg-Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N Main St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	568	47	12.0	105.3%	423 (74.5%)	32 (5.6%)	42 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (12.3%)	47.6	468^th of 873 public middle schools	46.4%		49.2	468^th of 891 public middle schools	47.5%				36.4	27.9	23.4	29.3			40.4	40.7	48.0	43.0	$16,623	$1,636	$14,987
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	272	30	9.2	104.0%	268 (98.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.6	316^th of 873 public middle schools	63.8%		52.9	428^th of 891 public middle schools	52.0%	112		46.4	28.4	23.7	35.4	34.0		49.3	52.3	50.9	72.3	56.3	$16,921	$1,056	$15,866
Ramsay Elementary School	Public	4-6	300 Eagle Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	396	26	15.0	50.0%	367 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)								(n/a)	52.2	36.3	53.4			47.7	52.9	41.6	61.0			52.0	$12,623	$528	$12,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Ligonier Valley Middle School

What high school do graduates of Ligonier Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ligonier Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Ligonier Valley High School

Is Ligonier Valley Middle School a good school?

Ligonier Valley Middle School ranks 259^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ligonier Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 268 students attended Ligonier Valley Middle School.

What district is Ligonier Valley Middle School in?

Ligonier Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of Ligonier Valley Middle School?

Students at Ligonier Valley Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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