Moon Area Lower MS vs Quaker Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moon Area Lower MS
Moon Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
Quaker Valley MS
Sewickley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
| Measure | Moon Area Lower MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Quaker Valley MS Sewickley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 521 | #32 of 521 |
| National rank | #671 of 15,369 | #633 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 53% |
| city | Moon Township | Sewickley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.7 vs 86.1).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Quaker Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Quaker Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 24.9%).
- •Quaker Valley MS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.5).
- •Moon Area Lower MS is the larger school with 639 students compared with 425.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Moon Area Lower MS better than Quaker Valley MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Moon Area Lower MS and Quaker Valley MS?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Moon Township and Sewickley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Area Lower MS: 639. Quaker Valley MS: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area Lower MS and Quaker Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area Lower MS is 33rd of 521 and Quaker Valley MS is 32nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).