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Juniata Valley School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 8 towns

Serves Porter, Logan, Morris, Barree, West, Alexandria, Petersburg and Spruce Creek.

Students
659
Schools
2
Spent per student
$18,795
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
10:1
Debt
$5.1M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Juniata Valley School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 38% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
  • Spends 14% less per student than the PA average
  • 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 9.2% since 2020
  • Debt of $5.1M, about $7,777 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency25%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$18,795 per student · 14% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 34%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 32%State 59%Federal 9%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
726’20
712’21
708’22
679’23
659’24

Down 9.2% since 2020.

Students
White 97%Hispanic 2%Two or more races <1%Black <1%Asian <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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