Ligonier Valley MS
310 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
310
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 294 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White294 (94.8 %)
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Two or More10 (3.2 %)
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Hispanic3 (1.0 %)
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Black2 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
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: | Ligonier Valley SD |
| Phone: | (724)238-6412 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 310 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
94
Grade 7
91
Grade 8
125
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 94 |
| Grade 7 | 91 |
| Grade 8 | 125 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 148 | 47.7% |
| Male | 162 | 52.3% |
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