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#1678 of 2,846 schools in PA
6th Grade Center
Middle School · Quakertown Community Sd · Quakertown, PA
A Quakertown Community Sd middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
349 S 9th St, Quakertown, PA 18951
- Math 40% vs PA 39% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 6th Grade Center score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 6th Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quakertown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,084
Median home value
$339,000
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Faith Christain Academy LowerPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Pennridge North MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Quakertown Community Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
6th Grade Center is listed in Quakertown Community SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 6th Grade Center
6th Grade Center is a public middle school in Quakertown, PA, part of Quakertown Community Sd, serving approximately 354 students in grades 6th-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 6th Grade Center
What grades does 6th Grade Center serve?
6th Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at 6th Grade Center is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 6th Grade Center rank in PA?
6th Grade Center ranks #1,678 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is 6th Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
6th Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 6th Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 6th Grade Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is 6th Grade Center a charter school?
No, 6th Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 6th Grade Center a Title I school?
No, 6th Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 6th Grade Center?
35.0% of students at 6th Grade Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (215) 529-2000
- Area population (ZIP 18951)
- 36,556
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18951; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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