Shade Gap Elementary School

22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shade Gap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shade Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Shade Gap Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

Shade Gap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shade Gap Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1486 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
36%
50-54%
55%
≥80%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shade Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Shade Gap Elementary School is ranked #1486 out of 2,733 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shade Gap Elementary School?
105 students attend Shade Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shade Gap Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shade Gap Elementary School?
Shade Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shade Gap Elementary School offer ?
Shade Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shade Gap Elementary School part of?
Shade Gap Elementary School is part of Southern Huntingdon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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