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Penn Valley Elementary School vs. Makefield Elementary School

Should you attend Penn Valley Elementary School or Makefield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Penn Valley Elementary School
180 North Turn Lane
Levittown, PA 19054
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Makefield Elementary School
1939 Makefield Rd
Morrisville, PA 19067
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Makefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penn Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Makefield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
382 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penn Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Makefield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penn Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Makefield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penn Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Makefield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penn Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennsbury School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Makefield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennsbury School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1312 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#393 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penn Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Makefield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Makefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Makefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Makefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Penn Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Makefield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
72
Grade 1 Students
58
63
Grade 2 Students
73
71
Grade 3 Students
71
60
Grade 4 Students
62
70
Grade 5 Students
64
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penn Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Makefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penn Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Makefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penn Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Makefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penn Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Makefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penn Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Makefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennsbury School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penn Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Makefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penn Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Makefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penn Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Makefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennsbury School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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