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Walnut Creek Middle School vs. Fairview Middle School

Should you attend Walnut Creek Middle School or Fairview Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Walnut Creek Middle School
5901 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Fairview Middle School
4967 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Walnut Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Fairview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades 6-8, Walnut Creek Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades 5-8, Fairview Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
423 students
598 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairview Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairview Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairview Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millcreek Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairview School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#613 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#340 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairview Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in PA)
62%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairview School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairview School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairview School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walnut Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairview Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
-
Grade 5 Students
-
162
Grade 6 Students
127
145
Grade 7 Students
134
155
Grade 8 Students
141
136

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairview School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairview School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairview School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairview School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millcreek Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairview School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairview Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairview School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairview Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairview School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millcreek Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairview Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairview School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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