Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Shippensburg 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool is 0.35, 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
#1859 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1859 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Shippensburg Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynesboro Area MiddleSchool, Eagle View MiddleSchool, Mechanicsburg MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool?
780 students attend Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool?
Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool part of?
Shippensburg Area MiddleSchool is part of Shippensburg Area SD School District.
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