For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,644 students in 15143, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15143, PA are Quaker Valley Middle School and Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15143 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15143, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 15143, PA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quaker Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
618 Harbaugh Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Nicolson Road, Suite 4100
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Grades: K-12
| 1,226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15143, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15143, PA include Quaker Valley Middle School and Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15143?
2 public middle schools are located in 15143.
What is the racial composition of students in 15143?
15143 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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