Shamokin Area MiddleSchool

2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Shamokin Area MiddleSchool serves 337 students in grades 7-8.
Shamokin Area MiddleSchool 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 12% (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 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in PA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Shamokin Area MiddleSchool's student population of 337 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Shamokin Area MiddleSchool 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 MiddleSchool is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2067 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shamokin Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Shamokin Area MiddleSchool is ranked #2067 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shamokin Area MiddleSchool?
337 students attend Shamokin Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shamokin Area MiddleSchool students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shamokin Area MiddleSchool?
Shamokin Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shamokin Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Shamokin Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shamokin Area MiddleSchool part of?
Shamokin Area MiddleSchool is part of Shamokin Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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