Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Chartiers Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chartiers Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Chartiers Valley Middle School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chartiers Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chartiers Valley Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1751 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chartiers Valley Middle School's ranking?
Chartiers Valley Middle School is ranked #1751 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chartiers Valley Middle School often compared to?
Chartiers Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Middle School, Keystone Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chartiers Valley Middle School?
718 students attend Chartiers Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Chartiers Valley Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chartiers Valley Middle School?
Chartiers Valley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chartiers Valley Middle School offer ?
Chartiers Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chartiers Valley Middle School part of?
Chartiers Valley Middle School is part of Chartiers Valley School District.
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