Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch

210 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pequea Valley Intermediate School (PVIS), located in Kinzers, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Pequea Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to a learner-centered educational approach, focusing on personalizing the student experience to meet individual needs and interests. By emphasizing a "Learner-Centered" philosophy, the school encourages students to take agency over their own academic journey, fostering skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a supportive environment.

Academically, PVIS integrates modern technology and innovative instructional methods to prepare students for the transition to the high school level. The school places a high value on building strong relationships between staff and students, creating a community-oriented culture where middle-schoolers feel seen and challenged. Through a blend of rigorous core academics and various extracurricular opportunities, Pequea Valley Intermediate aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational tools necessary for future success in their post-secondary pathways.

210

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	32
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
161 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (15.2 %)
Two or More
10 (4.8 %)
Black
5 (2.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pequea Valley SD
Phone:	(717)768-5535
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 92