Below Average
#2314 of 2,846 schools in PA
Chartiers Valley MS
Middle School · Chartiers Valley Sd · Bridgeville, PA
A Chartiers Valley Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Thoms Run Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chartiers Valley MS score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chartiers Valley MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,117/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeville), 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
$83,611
Median home value
$238,600
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Fort Couch MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Mellon MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 631 | 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.
Chartiers Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chartiers Valley MS is listed in Chartiers Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chartiers Valley MS
Chartiers Valley MS is a public middle school in Bridgeville, PA, part of Chartiers Valley Sd, serving approximately 787 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,314 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chartiers Valley MS
What grades does Chartiers Valley MS serve?
Chartiers Valley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chartiers Valley MS?
Chartiers Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chartiers Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Chartiers Valley MS is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chartiers Valley MS rank in PA?
Chartiers Valley MS ranks #2,314 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chartiers Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Chartiers Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Chartiers Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chartiers Valley MS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chartiers Valley MS a charter school?
No, Chartiers Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chartiers Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Chartiers Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chartiers Valley MS?
41.6% of students at Chartiers Valley MS 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 787
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (412) 429-2223
- Area population (ZIP 15017)
- 17,602
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 15017; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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