Panther Valley Intermediate Sch

678 Panther Pride Drive
Lansford, PA 18232

458 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Panther Valley Intermediate School, located in Lansford, Pennsylvania, is part of the Panther Valley School District. It serves students in the middle elementary and intermediate grade levels, typically bridging the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school experience. The school is situated on Panther Pride Drive, a location that reflects the community’s strong focus on school spirit and the local "Panther" identity.

As a core institution in the Lansford community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while introducing students to more complex concepts and collaborative learning opportunities. By emphasizing a supportive environment and a sense of "Panther Pride," the school aims to prepare its students for the transition into higher-level secondary education while maintaining a focus on civic responsibility and personal achievement.

458

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	80
Black	27
Two or More	36

White
315 (68.8%)
Hispanic
80 (17.5%)
Two or More
36 (7.9%)
Black
27 (5.9%)

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:	Panther Valley SD
Phone:	(570)645-2175
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 4 167

Grade 5 160

Grade 6 131