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Mid Valley Elementary Center

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Mid Valley Elementary Center ranks 1056 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1056^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Mid Valley Elementary Center is a public elementary school located in Throop, Pennsylvania, serving 1,043 students in grades K-6 as part of the Mid Valley School District. While the school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects, its strengths and challenges provide valuable insights for parents.

Academically, Mid Valley Elementary Center struggles, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) at 31.6% and 37.1%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%. The school's performance is particularly low in Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.8% in 5th grade to 38% in 3rd grade, well below the state averages. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with 75% of students proficient or better in 4th grade, compared to the state average of 77.1%. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to these academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Valley View Intrmd School, Isaac Tripp Elementary School, and Dunmore Elementary Center, Mid Valley Elementary Center generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in Math and ELA. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 45.83% to 99.57% free or reduced-price lunch recipients, compared to Mid Valley Elementary Center's 100%. While the school's performance has been relatively stagnant over the past several years, the challenges it faces present opportunities for targeted interventions and community collaboration to support the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.

1,027

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,544

Per pupil spending ?

101.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

50 Underwood Rd
Throop, PA 18512-1196

(570) 307-3241

District: Mid Valley School District

Students who attend Mid Valley Elementary Center usually attend:

High:

Mid Valley Secondary Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 34th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (34% vs 45% meeting standards)

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

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg35%

Pennsylvania avg45%

1,056^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

313^th of 606Mid 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	32.4	1056 of 1511	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	1080 of 1526	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.3	1015 of 1534	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.0	980 of 1534	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.1	867 of 1433	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	1081 of 1544	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	1105 of 1530	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	39.2	1084 of 1547	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.5	1080 of 1554	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.3	967 of 1474	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.6	680 of 1467	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.7	747 of 1519	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.0	883 of 1599	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.4	1220 of 1597	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.2	1116 of 1579	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.1	1111 of 1549	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	56.6	829 of 1551	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.8	910 of 1555	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	58.5	749 of 1545	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.4	452 of 1299	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.7	683 of 1308	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2003	72.1	388 of 1302	70.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	18.2	915 of 1030	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.3	954 of 1084	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.3	876 of 1043	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	29.7	1050 of 1466	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.5	1059 of 1488	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	32.2	288 of 429	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.0	333 of 454	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.6	299 of 432	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	29.2	1020 of 1369	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.5	1035 of 1432	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.6	995 of 1414	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	1020 of 1475	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.5	1049 of 1495	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	68 of 100	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	81 of 128	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	74 of 117	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	19.3	1055 of 1201	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.7	1090 of 1229	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.3	999 of 1236	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)33rd percentile+3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)32nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)31st percentile~ school

Female (2025)28th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)25th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)12th percentile-18 vs school

Disabled (2025)11th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts37%-11 vs state

Math32%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Mid 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
Mid Valley Elementary Center	Public	K-6	50 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 307-3241	1,027	68	15.1	101.6%	755 (73.5%)	51 (5.0%)	104 (10.1%)	22 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (9.1%)	32.4	1056^th of 1511 public elementary schools	30.1%		33.4	1080^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.2%	24	38.0	29.7	24.8	34.3	31.6	42.7	31.8	26.1	48.9	37.1	$14,544	$2,150	$12,394
Dunmore Elementary Center	Public	K-6	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18512	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 347-6794	824	61	13.5	95.9%	573 (69.5%)	89 (10.8%)	118 (14.3%)	30 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	48	853^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	43.5%		60.6	698^th of 1526 public elementary schools	54.3%	155	33.1	50.4	36.5	34.3	38.5	38.2	50.5	49.5	59.6	49.1	$12,315	$1,022	$11,292
Valley View Elementary Center	Public	K-2	901 Main Street	Peckville	18452	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 489-7579	522	40	13.0	50.0%	421 (80.7%)	20 (3.8%)	59 (11.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)								(n/a)											$16,592	$1,238	$15,354
Robert Morris #27	Public	K-4	1824 Boulevard Ave	Scranton	18509	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3681	206	16	12.6	101.5%	72 (35.0%)	23 (11.2%)	90 (43.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	29.8	1087^th of 1511 public elementary schools	28.1%		29.5	1111^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.2%	24	47.2	22.8			35.2	41.7	34.3			38.0	$23,223	$3,176	$20,047
Neil Armstrong #40	Public	K-4	N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3661	441	38	11.4	96.8%	134 (30.4%)	69 (15.6%)	171 (38.8%)	21 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	44 (10.0%)	20	1199^th of 1511 public elementary schools	20.6%		23.7	1168^th of 1526 public elementary schools	23.5%	31	22.8	38.0			30.0	25.7	33.8			29.6	$22,239	$3,357	$18,881
William Prescott #38	Public	K-4	Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St	Scranton	18510	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3683	204	15	13.3	113.2%	44 (21.6%)	29 (14.2%)	75 (36.8%)	29 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.2%)	29	1097^th of 1511 public elementary schools	27.4%		27.4	1133^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	25.8%	36	45.7	38.7			42.4	31.4	32.3			31.8	$18,811	$3,326	$15,485
John Adams #4	Public	K-4	927 Capouse Ave	Scranton	18509	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3655	214	19	11.3	90.7%	45 (21.0%)	47 (22.0%)	78 (36.4%)	21 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)	13.3	1297^th of 1511 public elementary schools	14.2%		10.3	1359^th of 1526 public elementary schools	10.9%	62	6.9	18.2			12.9	10.3	39.4			25.8	$20,168	$2,638	$17,531
Isaac Tripp Elementary School	Public	K-4	1000 North Everett Avenue	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3677	710	57	12.4	94.5%	196 (27.6%)	99 (13.9%)	313 (44.1%)	27 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	71 (10.0%)	12.1	1314^th of 1511 public elementary schools	13.0%		14.7	1290^th of 1526 public elementary schools	15.5%	24	21.6	33.0			26.6	18.7	19.3			18.9	$22,096	$3,222	$18,874
John G Whittier #2	Public	K-4	700 Orchard St	Scranton	18505	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3690	442	33	13.4	102.3%	87 (19.7%)	56 (12.7%)	214 (48.4%)	42 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.7%)	29.3	1092^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	27.7%		20.1	1216^th of 1526 public elementary schools	20.3%	124	34.2	49.3			40.8	18.8	44.7			30.3	$18,457	$2,973	$15,484
Charles Sumner #18	Public	PK, KG-4	North Sumner Ave & Swetland St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3688	250	15	17.2	98.8%	76 (30.4%)	31 (12.4%)	125 (50.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	18.4	1229^th of 1511 public elementary schools	18.7%		27.4	1134^th of 1526 public elementary schools	25.7%	95	32.0	31.6			31.9	26.4	29.0			27.5	$20,806	$3,390	$17,416

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid Valley Elementary Center

What schools do graduates of Mid Valley Elementary Center attend?

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

High : Mid Valley Secondary Center

What district is Mid Valley Elementary Center in?

Mid Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of Mid Valley Elementary Center?

Students at Mid Valley Elementary Center are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Mid Valley Elementary Center a good school?

Mid Valley Elementary Center ranks 1056^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mid Valley Elementary Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,027 students attended Mid Valley Elementary Center.

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