Mid Valley School District is a small school district located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, comprising the communities of Olyphant, Dickson City, and Throop. The district operates two schools: Mid Valley Elementary Center (grades K-5) and Mid Valley Secondary Center (grades 6-12). Mid Valley School District encompasses approximately 15 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 15,193. Per school district officials, in school year 2005-06 the Mid Valley School District provided basic educational services to 1,674 pupils through the employment of 114 teachers, 76 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 6 administrators.
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