Serving 603 students in grades 7-8, Fort Couch MiddleSchool ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Couch MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Couch MiddleSchool's student population of 603 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Couch MiddleSchool ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Couch MiddleSchool is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Couch MiddleSchool's ranking?
Fort Couch MiddleSchool is ranked #113 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Couch MiddleSchool often compared to?
Fort Couch MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like David E Williams MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Couch MiddleSchool?
603 students attend Fort Couch MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fort Couch MiddleSchool students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Couch MiddleSchool?
Fort Couch MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Couch MiddleSchool offer ?
Fort Couch MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Couch MiddleSchool part of?
Fort Couch MiddleSchool is part of Upper Saint Clair SD School District.
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