For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 746 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 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
746 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moshannon Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,374 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,052
$23,724
Spending / Student
$23,374
$23,146
Best Moshannon Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Moshannon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5026 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 746 students.
What is the rank of Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District is ranked #409 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moshannon Valley School District?
Moshannon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Moshannon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,374 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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