Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Quaker Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quaker Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Quaker Valley Middle School's student population of 418 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quaker Valley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quaker Valley Middle School is 0.32, 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
#354 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quaker Valley Middle School's ranking?
Quaker Valley Middle School is ranked #354 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Quaker Valley Middle School often compared to?
Quaker Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyce Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Quaker Valley Middle School?
418 students attend Quaker Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Quaker Valley Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quaker Valley Middle School?
Quaker Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quaker Valley Middle School offer ?
Quaker Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quaker Valley Middle School part of?
Quaker Valley Middle School is part of Quaker Valley School District.
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