Mid Valley El Ctr vs Valley View MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mid Valley El Ctr
Throop · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,027 students
Valley View MS
Archbald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Mid Valley El Ctr Throop, Pennsylvania | Valley View MS Archbald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 1,627 | #250 of 521 |
| National rank | #36123 of 50,301 | #5195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,027 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.6% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Throop | Archbald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 33.7).
- •Valley View MS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Valley View MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Valley View MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 101.6%).
- •Valley View MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.1).
- •Mid Valley El Ctr is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 565.
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 Mid Valley El Ctr better than Valley View MS?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View MS ranks higher (61.3 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mid Valley El Ctr and Valley View MS?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Throop and Archbald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mid Valley El Ctr: 1,027. Valley View MS: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mid Valley El Ctr and Valley View MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mid Valley El Ctr is 1253rd of 1,627 and Valley View MS is 250th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).