Serving 851 students in grades 6-8, Shippensburg Area 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shippensburg Area MS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Shippensburg Area School District in Shippensburg, PA, encompassing approximately 122.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shippensburg Area Middle School's student population of 851 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
851 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shippensburg Area 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 Shippensburg Area Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Grey
School Mascot
The Greyhound
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shippensburg Area Middle School's ranking?
Shippensburg Area Middle School is ranked #1779 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shippensburg Area Middle School often compared to?
Shippensburg Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Middle School, Mechanicsburg Middle School, Waynesboro Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shippensburg Area Middle School?
851 students attend Shippensburg Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Shippensburg Area Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shippensburg Area Middle School?
Shippensburg Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shippensburg Area Middle School offer ?
Shippensburg Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shippensburg Area Middle School part of?
Shippensburg Area Middle School is part of Shippensburg Area School District.
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