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Waverly School vs. Valley View Intrmd School

Should you attend Waverly School or Valley View Intrmd 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
Waverly School
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Valley View Intrmd School
3 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Waverly School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waverly School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades 3-5, Valley View Intrmd School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
3-5
Total Students
311 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waverly School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley View Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waverly School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley View Intrmd School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waverly School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley View Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waverly School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley View 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

#57 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
#1676 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waverly 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 Valley View Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in PA)
36%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waverly School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waverly School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley View School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waverly School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley View 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 Waverly School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley View Intrmd School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
-
Grade 1 Students
57
-
Grade 2 Students
66
-
Grade 3 Students
62
153
Grade 4 Students
73
189
Grade 5 Students
-
197

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waverly School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waverly School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waverly School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waverly School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley View 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waverly School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley View School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waverly School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley View 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
4%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waverly School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Abington Heights 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 Valley View Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley View 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
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waverly School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Abington Heights School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley View Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley View 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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