PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pleasant Valley MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pleasant Valley SD school district, located in Brodheadsville, PA with about 733 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, Pleasant Valley MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Pleasant Valley Middle School, located in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, is part of the Pleasant Valley School District and serves students in grades 7 and 8. The school is situated in a rural, scenic area of the Pocono Mountains, functioning as a central hub for the surrounding community. It emphasizes a middle-level educational approach designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous environment of the high school, focusing on both academic development and the social-emotional needs of early adolescents.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—supplemented by various elective courses and exploratory programs. Beyond the classroom, Pleasant Valley Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which encourage students to engage with their peers and discover new interests. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, responsibility, and community involvement.
For more information, contact Pleasant Valley MS at (570) 402-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brodheadsville, PA with about 733 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pleasant Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 733
- Teachers:
- 63.86
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 733 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.