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Shamokin Area Intermediate School

3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866

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Shamokin Area Intermediate School serves 330 students in grades 5-6.

Shamokin Area Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shamokin Area Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Shamokin Area Intermediate School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

330 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Shamokin Area Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Shamokin Area Intermediate School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1992 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shamokin Area Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

43%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shamokin Area Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

28:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

13%

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Black

15%

White

83%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Shamokin Area Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shamokin Area Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shamokin Area Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Shamokin Area School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shamokin Area Intermediate School's ranking?

Shamokin Area Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Shamokin Area Intermediate School?

330 students attend Shamokin Area Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Shamokin Area Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shamokin Area Intermediate School?

Shamokin Area Intermediate School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Shamokin Area Intermediate School offer ?

Shamokin Area Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Shamokin Area Intermediate School part of?

Shamokin Area Intermediate School is part of Shamokin Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education