Altoona Area Jr HS vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Area Jr HS
Altoona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,578 students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 521 | #1128 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,369 | #30509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,578 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.0 vs 42.2).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Altoona Area Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Altoona Area Jr HS is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altoona Area Jr HS better than Pleasant Valley El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altoona Area Jr HS and Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area Jr HS: 1,578. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area Jr HS and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area Jr HS is 385th of 521 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 1128th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).