Shikellamy MiddleSchool

545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
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Bottom 50%
Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Shikellamy 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Shikellamy MiddleSchool's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Shikellamy 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 Shikellamy MiddleSchool is 0.42, 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
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State Level (PA)
#1843 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
38%
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43%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
75%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
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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 Shikellamy MiddleSchool's ranking?
Shikellamy MiddleSchool is ranked #1843 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?
24% 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 Shikellamy MiddleSchool?
692 students attend Shikellamy MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shikellamy MiddleSchool students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shikellamy MiddleSchool?
Shikellamy MiddleSchool has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shikellamy MiddleSchool offer ?
Shikellamy MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shikellamy MiddleSchool part of?
Shikellamy MiddleSchool is part of Shikellamy SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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