Shaler Area Middle School

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Shaler Area Middle School ranks 307 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shaler Area Middle School is a public middle school located in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, serving 561 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Shaler Area School District. While the school has seen fluctuating performance over the years, its current 2023-2024 ranking is 307 out of 891 middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key challenges facing Shaler Area Middle School is its lower-than-average test scores, particularly in Math, where the school's proficiency rate of 32.3% lags behind the Shaler Area School District (47.4%) and the state of Pennsylvania (40.4%). The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students, white students, and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds outperforming their peers. Additionally, the school has experienced a relatively high dropout rate compared to the typical middle school.

While Shaler Area Middle School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby high-performing schools, such as Avonworth Middle School and Hampton Middle School, it does outperform some lower-performing schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 and Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8. Addressing the school's academic challenges and learning from the success of nearby high-performing schools could help Shaler Area Middle School improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116

(412) 492-1200

District: Shaler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,520

Students who attend Shaler Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shaler Area High School

Feeder schools for Shaler Area Middle School:

Elementary:	Burchfield Primary School
	Marzolf Primary School
	Reserve Primary School
	Scott Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shaler Area Middle School ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.59. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shaler Area Middle School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Shaler Area Middle School employs 54.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shaler Area Middle School is $22,520.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shaler Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaler Area Middle School 307^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Shaler Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Shaler Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	59.69	394^th	805	51.1%
2011	63.42	360^th	825	56.4%
2012	64.46	353^rd	834	57.7%
2013	64.14	326^th	758	57.0%
2014	62.11	314^th	728	56.9%
2015	55.66	401^st	835	52.0%
2016	51.35	467^th	870	46.3%
2017	59.46	375^th	877	57.2%
2018	66.72	293^rd	861	66.0%
2019	69.42	269^th	891	69.8%
2021	70.11	206^th	797	74.2%
2022	67.05	266^th	883	69.9%
2023	70.08	247^th	893	72.3%
2024	65.59	307^th	891	65.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.96	151^st	187	19.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.11	294^th	874	66.4%
2024	63.82	276^th	877	68.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.53	344^th	860	60.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.00	433^rd	660	34.4%
2024	46.07	305^th	672	54.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.44	250^th	870	71.3%

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Rank History for White students at Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.19	266^th	681	60.9%
2024	50.09	323^rd	673	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Shaler Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	731	13	5	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	753
2010	726	9	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	1	747
2011	727	11	9	2	1	0	3	0	753
2012	719	14	8	0	0	0	8	0	749
2013	700	14	7	2	0	0	13	0	736
2014	682	16	8	2	0	0	16	0	724
2015	639	18	9	3	1	0	13	0	683
2016	587	14	9	3	1	0	14	0	628
2017	614	16	10	6	0	0	19	0	665
2018	634	17	12	13	0	0	23	0	699
2019	580	10	10	12	0	0	30	0	642
2020	541	8	10	8	1	0	29	0	597
2021	549	9	9	14	1	0	23	0	605
2022	519	14	4	18	0	0	34	0	589
2023	492	16	5	18	0	0	30	0	561
2024	515	18	7	19	0	0	22	0	581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shaler Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	753	76.9	9.8	41.3
2010	747	72.5	10.3	24.8
2011	753	68.7	10.9	26.7
2012	749	67.3	11.1	26.8
2013	736	66.7	11.0	34.8
2014	724	66.7	10.8	36.3
2015	683	67.0	10.1	37.3
2016	628	68.0	9.2	33.3
2017	665	60.6	10.9	36.1
2018	699	58.6	11.9	38.2
2019	642	56.5	11.3	32.2
2020	597	57.0	10.4	34.8
2021	605	54.3	11.1	38.2
2022	589	53.6	10.9	34.5
2023	561	54.6	10.2	42.1
2024	581	54.6	10.6	41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shaler Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	753	76.9	9.8	41.3
2010	747	72.5	10.3	24.8
2011	753	68.7	10.9	26.7
2012	749	67.3	11.1	26.8
2013	736	66.7	11.0	34.8
2014	724	66.7	10.8	36.3
2015	683	67.0	10.1	37.3
2016	628	68.0	9.2	33.3
2017	665	60.6	10.9	36.1
2018	699	58.6	11.9	38.2
2019	642	56.5	11.3	32.2
2020	597	57.0	10.4	34.8
2021	605	54.3	11.1	38.2
2022	589	53.6	10.9	34.5
2023	561	54.6	10.2	42.1
2024	581	54.6	10.6	41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shaler Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$30 (96.8%)	$31
2020	$266 (1.3%)	$20,462 (98.7%)	$20,727
2021	$361 (1.8%)	$19,560 (98.2%)	$19,921
2022	$595 (2.6%)	$21,925 (97.4%)	$22,520

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shaler Area Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 269^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 247^th of 893 Middle schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Shaler Area Middle School)	50.5	40.1	10.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shaler Area Middle School)	76.1	62.9	13.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Shaler Area Middle School)	26.3	27.9	1.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shaler Area Middle School)	59	63	4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shaler Area Middle School)	66.2	58.3	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Shaler Area Middle School)	38.1	34.2	3.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Shaler Area Middle School)	59	63	4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shaler Area Middle School)	71	60.6	10.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	642	561	12.6%
African American	10	16	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	12	18	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	580	492	15.2%
Two or More Races	30	30
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	42.1%	9.8%

Schools Near Shaler Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shaler Area Middle School	Public	7-8	1810 Mt Royal Blvd	Glenshaw	15116	Allegheny County	Shaler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-1200	581	55	10.6	41.7%	515 (88.6%)	18 (3.1%)	19 (3.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	65.6	307^th of 891 public middle schools	65.5%		70.1	247^th of 893 public middle schools	72.3%	60					31.4	33.3	32.3		63.2	63.2					53.6	59.1	56.1	$22,520	$595	$21,925
Shaler Area Elementary School	Public	4-6	705 Scott Avenue	Glenshaw	15116	Allegheny County	Shaler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 491-1200	877	69	12.6	36.8%	775 (88.4%)	22 (2.5%)	26 (3.0%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.8%)								(n/a)		62.9	41.7	37.2			47.6	87.6		87.6		65.4	60.0	59.7			61.7	$17,375	$630	$16,745
North Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	55 Rochester Rd	Pittsburgh	15229	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 318-1452	1,075	77	13.9	27.6%	912 (84.8%)	36 (3.3%)	35 (3.3%)	33 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.4%)	90.5	58^th of 891 public middle schools	93.5%		88	76^th of 893 public middle schools	91.5%	18				65.4	55.3	44.7	55.4		78.5	78.5				77.3	76.0	69.1	74.2	$16,290	$166	$16,124
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8	Public	6-8	220 40th Street	Pittsburgh	15201	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-5740	162	18	9.1	100.0%	25 (15.4%)	78 (48.1%)	41 (25.3%)	12 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	23.7	662^nd of 891 public middle schools	25.7%		36.4	584^th of 893 public middle schools	34.6%	78				2.9	29.0	12.2	14.9		29.3	29.3				17.2	44.5	29.3	30.4	$26,795	$3,447	$23,348
Hampton Middle School	Public	6-8	4589 School Rd	Allison Park	15101	Allegheny County	Hampton Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 492-6356	624	51	12.2	17.6%	588 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	16 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	96.2	20^th of 891 public middle schools	97.8%		95	28^th of 893 public middle schools	96.9%	8				65.4	67.8	55.9	63.0		86.7	86.7				82.5	87.4	85.6	85.3	$29	$01	$28
Carson Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Hillvue Lane	Pittsburgh	15237	Allegheny County	North Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 369-5520	648	58	11.0	14.0%	499 (77.0%)	14 (2.2%)	29 (4.5%)	70 (10.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (4.9%)	86.5	86^th of 891 public middle schools	90.3%		89.1	70^th of 893 public middle schools	92.2%	16				58.1	55.2	37.9	50.5		77.3	77.3				63.6	78.8	71.6	71.3	$21,385	$350	$21,035
Provident Charter School	Public, Charter	2-8	1400 Troy Hill Road	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Provident Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 709-5160	323	68	4.7	49.8%	212 (65.6%)	69 (21.4%)	11 (3.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.7%)	23.2	666^th of 891 public middle schools	25.3%		11.9	775^th of 893 public middle schools	13.2%	109	26.1	16.4	21.9	36.3	12.9	9.1	21.0	62.7	39.4	55.0	19.1	23.5	24.1	27.3	9.7	21.2	21.6	$27,786	$3,515	$24,272
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8	Public, Magnet	6-8	1018 Peralta St	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-4190	260	19	13.5	100.0%	88 (33.8%)	107 (41.2%)	33 (12.7%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.0%)	42.7	534^th of 891 public middle schools	40.1%		37.6	573^rd of 893 public middle schools	35.8%	39				19.6	25.6	22.9	22.5		42.9	42.9				46.3	42.7	57.2	48.2	$25,783	$3,317	$22,466
Dorseyville Middle School	Public	6-8	3732 Saxonburg Blvd	Pittsburgh	15238	Allegheny County	Fox Chapel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 767-5343	960	77	12.5	22.6%	741 (77.2%)	42 (4.4%)	42 (4.4%)	73 (7.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.1%)	97.5	12^th of 891 public middle schools	98.7%		97.6	10^th of 893 public middle schools	98.9%	2				81.4	71.5	67.5	73.3		88.1	88.1				84.5	83.0	87.2	84.9	$21,385	$417	$20,968
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8	Public, Magnet	6-8	810 Arch Street	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-4115	175	16	10.8	100.0%	17 (9.7%)	130 (74.3%)	5 (2.9%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	16.4	725^th of 891 public middle schools	18.6%		15.7	725^th of 893 public middle schools	18.8%					7.0	7.8	6.3	7.1		33.4	33.4				28.1	31.3	31.3	30.2	$25,337	$3,260	$22,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaler Area Middle School

What high school do graduates of Shaler Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Shaler Area Middle School usually go on to attend Shaler Area High School

How many students attend Shaler Area Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Shaler Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Shaler Area Middle School?

Students at Shaler Area Middle School are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Shaler Area Middle School in?

Shaler Area School District

Is Shaler Area Middle School a good school?

Shaler Area Middle School ranks 307^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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