Shanksville-Stonycreek High School, located near the small community of Shanksville, in central Somerset County is a small high school serving a census of 146 in grades 9-12. Located within five miles is the newly dedicated Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands.
Serving 60 students in grades 6-8, Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School's student population of 60 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle 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 Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1834 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School's ranking?
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School is ranked #1834 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?
25-29% 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 Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School?
60 students attend Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School?
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School offer ?
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School part of?
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School is part of Shanksville-Stonycreek School District.
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