The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Science. The lowest is 40% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Delaware Valley Middle School
Delaware Valley Middle School serves students in grades six through eight in Milford Township, in Pike County's fastest-growing region. The school sits on a shared campus with the high school along Route 6 and 209, outside the historic downtown of Milford Borough but within the county seat area, in a community anchored by county government, tourism, retail, and healthcare alongside rapid residential growth driven by proximity to the New York-New Jersey metro and major interstates.
The school's student body reflects both the Pike County population and the economic conditions of the region. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating meaningful economic need. The majority of students are white, with a smaller but visible Hispanic population and small numbers of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Specific data on students with disabilities or English learners was not available.
On state testing, Delaware Valley Middle School shows mixed performance. In English language arts on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, proficiency ran at a level somewhat above the midpoint among Pike County districts. In mathematics, proficiency was notably lower, roughly at the lower end of the county comparison. In science, where the most recent data available is from the previous year, proficiency was above the midpoint. Across the school's tested subjects and grades combined, the school ranks in the top quartile within Pike County districts. Mathematics proficiency appears to be an area where the school may want to focus.
The school has a mid-sized enrollment for a middle school, with roughly equal numbers of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. The grade distribution appears typical for a single-building middle school serving its feeder area.
The community context around the school is one of rapid change. Pike County is the fastest-growing county in Pennsylvania, with substantial new residential construction occurring in surrounding townships and communities. Median home values in the Milford ZIP code have risen and are moderately above the state benchmark, while rents have also increased. The local economy is centered on hospitality, county government, education, retail, and healthcare. Property taxes within the Delaware Valley School District have risen meaningfully over consecutive recent budgets, a pattern families should weigh if considering a home purchase or rental in the area. The district is also implementing a new realty transfer tax on home sales effective July 1, 2026, which adds a one-time cost for anyone buying or selling within the district.
The district is expanding career and technical pathways by joining three neighboring counties to plan a shared Wayne and Pike County Career and Technical Center, which will offer students access to career and trades programs beyond what the district can offer on its own.
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