Very Good
#557 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Quaker Valley MS
Middle School · Quaker Valley Sd · Sewickley, PA
A Quaker Valley Sd middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley, PA 15143
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quaker Valley MS score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Quaker Valley MS 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,339
Median home value
$434,900
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewickley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Moon Area Lower MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–6 | 2.5 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Moon Area Upper MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Watson InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 183 | 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.
Quaker Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quaker Valley MS is listed in Quaker Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quaker Valley MS
Quaker Valley MS is a public middle school in Sewickley, PA, part of Quaker Valley Sd, serving approximately 433 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quaker Valley MS
What grades does Quaker Valley MS serve?
Quaker Valley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Quaker Valley MS?
Quaker Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quaker Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Quaker Valley MS is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quaker Valley MS rank in PA?
Quaker Valley MS ranks #557 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Quaker Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Quaker Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Quaker Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quaker Valley MS has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Quaker Valley MS a charter school?
No, Quaker Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quaker Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Quaker Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quaker Valley MS?
21.9% of students at Quaker 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (412) 749-5079
- Area population (ZIP 15143)
- 21,949
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 15143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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