Moon Area Upper 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 Upper MS
Moon Township · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
Quaker Valley MS
Sewickley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
| Measure | Moon Area Upper MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Quaker Valley MS Sewickley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #63 of 521 | #32 of 521 |
| National rank | #1148 of 15,369 | #633 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| city | Moon Township | Sewickley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quaker Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 82.2).
- •Moon Area Upper MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Quaker Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Quaker Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 27.4%).
- •Quaker Valley MS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •Moon Area Upper MS is the larger school with 621 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 Upper MS better than Quaker Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Quaker Valley MS ranks higher (86.1 vs 82.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Moon Area Upper 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 Upper MS: 621. Quaker Valley MS: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area Upper MS and Quaker Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area Upper MS is 63rd of 521 and Quaker Valley MS is 32nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).