Pleasant Valley MS

Pleasant Valley SD
2233 Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
908 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
908
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    606 (66.7%)
  • Hispanic
    171 (18.8%)
  • Black
    57 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    57 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    14 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Pleasant Valley SD
Phone: (570)402-1000
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 329
Grade 7 296
Grade 8 283
Gender Ratio
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