Serving 589 students in grades 7-8, Shaler Area MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaler Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Shaler Area MiddleSchool's student population of 589 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaler Area MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaler Area MiddleSchool is 0.22, 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
#1422 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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 Shaler Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Shaler Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1422 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shaler Area MiddleSchool?
589 students attend Shaler Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shaler Area MiddleSchool students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaler Area MiddleSchool?
Shaler Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaler Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Shaler Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaler Area MiddleSchool part of?
Shaler Area MiddleSchool is part of Shaler Area SD School District.
School Reviews
1 3/3/2020
As a student, I absolutely abhor Shaler's teaching methods, Shaler's students, and everything else. The teachers are either mediocre, or downright awful, and recently one teacher was even arrested. The diversity is zero to none, and I'm constantly surrounded by unlikeable students all day long. I highly recommend avoiding this awful place at all costs if you value your life.
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