For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 759 students in Moshannon Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Moshannon Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
759 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moshannon Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,974 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,675
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,974
$23,119
Best Moshannon Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Moshannon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5026 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 759 students.
What is the rank of Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District is ranked #352 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Moshannon Valley School District?
96% of Moshannon Valley School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Moshannon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,974 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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