Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, Sharpsville 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool's student population of 255 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sharpsville 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 Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool is 0.21, 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
#1418 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1418 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon MiddleSchool, Delahunty MiddleSchool, Greenville Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool?
255 students attend Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool?
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool part of?
Sharpsville Area MiddleSchool is part of Sharpsville Area SD School District.
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