Mid Valley Secondary Center vs Valley View MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Throop · Public high · Grades 7–12
898 students
Valley View MS
Archbald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Mid Valley Secondary Center Throop, Pennsylvania | Valley View MS Archbald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 618 | #250 of 521 |
| National rank | #10444 of 16,910 | #5195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 898 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Throop | Archbald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 42.1).
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Valley View MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Valley View MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 98.2%).
- •Valley View MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center is the larger school with 898 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 Secondary Center better than Valley View MS?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View MS ranks higher (61.3 vs 42.1 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 Secondary Center and Valley View MS?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Throop and Archbald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mid Valley Secondary Center: 898. Valley View MS: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mid Valley Secondary Center and Valley View MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mid Valley Secondary Center is 484th of 618 and Valley View MS is 250th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).