Quaker Valley Middle School

618 Harbaugh Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 425 students in grades 6-8, Quaker Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Quaker Valley Middle School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar

School Rankings

Quaker Valley Middle School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#156 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
67%
38%
84%
55%
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(22-23)
9.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
59%
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 #156 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
425 students attend Quaker Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Quaker Valley Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 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 9:1, 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 (Supplemental virtual).
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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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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