LIGONIER VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ligonier Valley MS is a public middle school that is part of the Ligonier Valley SD school district, located in Ligonier, PA with about 339 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Ligonier Valley MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ligonier Valley Middle School, located in the historic town of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Ligonier Valley School District. The school is situated in a tight-knit, semi-rural community that places a strong emphasis on tradition and local pride. It functions as a central hub for adolescent development in the area, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more specialized, rigorous environment of the high school level.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future success, often balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for elective exploration. Beyond the classroom, Ligonier Valley Middle School typically fosters a supportive school culture by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music programs, and student organizations. By prioritizing both academic growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of middle-school-aged children within the broader Ligonier Valley community.

For more information, contact Ligonier Valley MS at (724) 238-6412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
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LIGONIER VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Ligonier, PA with about 339 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ligonier Valley SD
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
25.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LIGONIER VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
98.2%
Two or more races
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.