Shamokin Area Middle School

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Shamokin Area Middle School ranks 590 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shamokin Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 346 students in grades 7-8 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Shamokin Area School District. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, consistently performing below the state average on standardized tests and having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Shamokin Area Middle School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 13.8% of students proficient or better in Math and 47.7% proficient in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.6% to 2.7% in recent years. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pine Grove Area Middle School, Selinsgrove Area Middle School, and Danville Area Middle School, Shamokin Area Middle School is clearly underperforming, with significantly lower academic proficiency rates and higher dropout rates.

The school's challenges are further exacerbated by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is significantly higher than the state average and indicates the significant economic challenges facing the school community. Despite the school's struggles, it appears to be spending a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of funding, but rather how the resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2000 W State St
Shamokin, PA 17866

(570) 648-5731

District: Shamokin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
590^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,506

Students who attend Shamokin Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shamokin Area High School

Feeder schools for Shamokin Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Shamokin Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

12.7%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shamokin Area Middle School ranks worse than 66.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.16. (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 (80.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shamokin Area Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Shamokin Area Middle School employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shamokin Area Middle School is $10,506.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shamokin Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamokin Area Middle School 590^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Shamokin Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Shamokin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamokin Area School District 487^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shamokin Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	45.02	530^th	770	31.2%
2010	55.28	439^th	805	45.5%
2011	48.17	538^th	825	34.8%
2012	54.32	481^st	834	42.3%
2013	37.09	558^th	758	26.4%
2014	43.41	485^th	728	33.4%
2015	44.37	507^th	835	39.3%
2016	38.28	572^nd	870	34.3%
2017	40.19	552^nd	877	37.1%
2018	31.74	598^th	861	30.5%
2019	35.96	591^st	891	33.7%
2021	31.34	567^th	797	28.9%
2022	37.11	574^th	883	35.0%
2023	23.10	665^th	893	25.5%
2024	35.16	590^th	891	33.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.60	647^th	874	26.0%
2024	38.76	551^st	877	37.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.54	585^th	860	32.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.98	472^nd	660	28.5%
2024	33.66	433^rd	672	35.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.80	576^th	870	33.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.50	218^th	362	39.8%
2024	40.08	210^th	362	42.0%

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Rank History for White students at Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.74	653^rd	681	4.1%
2024	17.13	594^th	673	11.7%

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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 Shamokin Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	434	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	442
2008	401	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	406
2009	332	4	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	344
2010	325	6	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	342
2011	362	9	0	10	2	0	0	383
2012	347	9	1	12	1	0	1	371
2013	336	5	1	14	5	0	4	365
2014	333	3	2	15	3	0	4	360
2015	340	5	3	20	0	0	6	374
2016	345	5	1	23	0	0	1	375
2017	334	7	2	19	0	0	7	369
2018	332	7	2	21	0	0	7	369
2019	304	14	2	22	1	0	9	352
2020	302	14	0	26	1	0	13	356
2021	299	14	1	33	0	0	14	361
2022	282	15	1	32	0	0	7	337
2023	280	17	1	44	0	0	4	346

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 Shamokin Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	442	33.3	13.3	n/a
2008	406	32.3	12.6	n/a
2009	344	33.8	10.2	n/a
2010	342	28.5	11.9	55
2011	383	28.4	13.4	61.4
2012	371	30.0	12.3	62.5
2013	365	24.8	14.7	62.2
2014	360	26.3	13.6	68.6
2015	374	25.0	14.9	71.1
2016	375	20.0	18.7	73.1
2017	369	24.7	14.9	n/a
2018	369	26.7	13.8	70.7
2019	352	30.0	11.7	67.9
2020	356	29.3	12.1	n/a
2021	361	27.3	13.2	99.2
2022	337	26.3	12.8	99.1
2023	346	26.3	13.1	100

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 Shamokin Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	442	33.3	13.3	n/a
2008	406	32.3	12.6	n/a
2009	344	33.8	10.2	n/a
2010	342	28.5	11.9	55
2011	383	28.4	13.4	61.4
2012	371	30.0	12.3	62.5
2013	365	24.8	14.7	62.2
2014	360	26.3	13.6	68.6
2015	374	25.0	14.9	71.1
2016	375	20.0	18.7	73.1
2017	369	24.7	14.9	n/a
2018	369	26.7	13.8	70.7
2019	352	30.0	11.7	67.9
2020	356	29.3	12.1	n/a
2021	361	27.3	13.2	99.2
2022	337	26.3	12.8	99.1
2023	346	26.3	13.1	100

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 Shamokin Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$59 (0.7%)	$8,970 (99.3%)	$9,029
2020	$271 (2.7%)	$9,657 (97.3%)	$9,928
2021	$945 (10.1%)	$8,451 (89.9%)	$9,397
2022	$2,723 (25.9%)	$7,783 (74.1%)	$10,506

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shamokin 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 591^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 665^th of 893 Middle schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Shamokin Area Middle School)	21.8	19.3	2.5%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shamokin Area Middle School)	46.7	34.5	12.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Shamokin Area Middle School)	19.4	6.8	12.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shamokin Area Middle School)	45.4	33.4	12%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shamokin Area Middle School)	52.3	35.1	17.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Shamokin Area Middle School)	20.5	12.9	7.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Shamokin Area Middle School)	45.4	33.4	12%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shamokin Area Middle School)	49.5	34.8	14.7%
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	352	346	1.7%
African American	14	17	21.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	22	44	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	280	7.9%
Two or More Races	9	4	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	100%	32.1%

Schools Near Shamokin 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 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
Shamokin Area Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 W State St	Shamokin	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5731	346	26	13.1	100.0%	280 (80.9%)	17 (4.9%)	44 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	35.2	590^th of 891 public middle schools	33.8%		23.1	665^th of 893 public middle schools	25.5%	75			17.5	10.0	13.8	37.7	37.7			48.0	47.4	47.7	$10,506	$2,723	$7,783
Shamokin Area Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3000 W State St	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5721	333	13	26.4	100.0%	260 (78.1%)	16 (4.8%)	41 (12.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)	20.5	17.1			18.8			39.7	35.0			37.3	$9,173	$1,294	$7,879
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	600 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 339-1500	263	18	14.6	100.0%	216 (82.1%)	9 (3.4%)	24 (9.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	44.4	521^st of 891 public middle schools	41.5%		40.3	549^th of 893 public middle schools	38.5%	28			32.8	29.7	31.3	46.3	46.3			42.8	30.9	37.2	$13,865	$999	$12,867
Southern Columbia Middle School	Public	5-8	810 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 356-3400	401	26	15.4	23.7%	376 (93.8%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	86.9	85^th of 891 public middle schools	90.5%		74	210^th of 893 public middle schools	76.5%	125	56.5	60.7	59.4	31.3	52.4	73.5	73.5	73.6	76.2	76.5	69.5	74.1	$15,695	$1,118	$14,577
Danville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	252 Northumberland St	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	508	38	13.2	36.6%	442 (87.0%)	12 (2.4%)	15 (3.0%)	20 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	76.6	180^th of 891 public middle schools	79.8%		77.2	174^th of 893 public middle schools	80.5%	6		50.0	41.0	40.9	43.8	65.7	65.7		69.0	56.3	62.2	62.4	$13,721	$1,155	$12,566
Shikellamy Middle School	Public	6-8	545 Permastone Dr	Northumberland	17857	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3736	674	34	19.5	100.0%	501 (74.3%)	29 (4.3%)	89 (13.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.9%)	45.7	506^th of 891 public middle schools	43.2%		43.5	524^th of 893 public middle schools	41.3%	18		34.2	31.0	22.9	29.3	57.9	57.9		39.4	36.3	44.7	40.2	$14,159	$1,320	$12,840
Line Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	187 Line Mountain Rd	Herndon	17830	Northumberland County	Line Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 758-2011	307	23	13.6	48.2%	292 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	48.7	478^th of 891 public middle schools	46.4%		54.6	422^nd of 893 public middle schools	52.7%	56	28.9	22.7	17.0	23.7	23.0	60.5	60.5	40.9	54.6	47.7	52.6	48.6	$14,658	$1,515	$13,143
Selinsgrove Area Middle School	Public	6-8	359 Seals Avenue	Selinsgrove	17870	Snyder County	Selinsgrove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 372-2250	523	40	13.2	43.8%	474 (90.6%)	12 (2.3%)	14 (2.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	73.9	206^th of 891 public middle schools	76.9%		78.8	159^th of 893 public middle schools	82.2%	47		58.1	48.0	34.8	46.8	59.6	59.6		59.5	58.8	57.2	58.5	$16,615	$806	$15,809
Bloomsburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Railroad St	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-9100	354	27	13.3	46.3%	292 (82.5%)	11 (3.1%)	20 (5.6%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.5%)	72.4	225^th of 891 public middle schools	74.7%		72	224^th of 893 public middle schools	74.9%	1		39.6	42.2	35.7	39.5	67.3	67.3		53.2	62.0	67.3	60.8	$12,080	$1,286	$10,794
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School	Public	5-8	5668 State Route 209	Lykens	17048	Dauphin County	Upper Dauphin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 362-8177	312	24	13.2	48.1%	278 (89.1%)	11 (3.5%)	13 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	47.8	486^th of 891 public middle schools	45.5%		61.4	339^th of 893 public middle schools	62.0%	147	22.4	27.4	37.0	26.1	28.4	53.6	53.6	28.0	34.3	54.8	39.1	39.2	$14,926	$790	$14,136

Frequently Asked Questions about Shamokin Area Middle School

Is Shamokin Area Middle School a good school?

Shamokin Area Middle School ranks 590^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Shamokin Area School District

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Shamokin Area Middle School?

Students at Shamokin Area Middle School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Shamokin Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Shamokin Area Middle School.

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