Shamokin Area Middle School

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 challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and concerning racial achievement gaps.

Shamokin Area Middle School's academic performance is well below state averages, with proficiency rates in Math (12.9% vs. 39.3%), Science (33.4% vs. 65.6%), and English Language Arts (34.8% vs. 53.8%) that are significantly lower than the Pennsylvania state averages. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, and the school's ranking has declined from 485 out of 728 in 2013-2014 to 665 out of 893 in 2022-2023. In comparison, nearby schools like Pine Grove Area Middle School and Danville Area Middle School have significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas.

The school's challenges are further compounded by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's racial achievement gaps are concerning, with Hispanic students ranking 218 out of 362 Pennsylvania middle schools, while the White students rank 653 out of 681. These disparities suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2000 W State St
       Shamokin, PA  17866


(570) 648-5731

District: Shamokin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
665th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,506 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
12.7%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shamokin Area Middle School ranks worse than 74.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.1. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shamokin Area Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shamokin Area Middle School is $10,506.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shamokin Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamokin Area Middle School 665th of 893 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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Shamokin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamokin Area School District 486th of 606 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 45.02 530th 770 31.2%
2010 55.28 439th 805 45.5%
2011 48.17 538th 825 34.8%
2012 54.32 481st 834 42.3%
2013 37.09 558th 758 26.4%
2014 43.41 485th 728 33.4%
2015 44.37 507th 835 39.3%
2016 38.28 572nd 870 34.3%
2017 40.19 552nd 877 37.1%
2018 31.74 598th 861 30.5%
2019 35.96 591st 891 33.7%
2021 31.34 567th 797 28.9%
2022 37.11 574th 883 35.0%
2023 23.10 665th 893 25.5%
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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 647th 874 26.0%
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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 472nd 660 28.5%
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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 218th 362 39.8%
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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 653rd 681 4.1%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2007 434 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 401 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 332 4 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 325 6 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 362 9 0 10 2 0 0 0 383
2012 347 9 1 12 1 0 1 0 371
2013 336 5 1 14 5 0 4 0 365
2014 333 3 2 15 3 0 4 0 360
2015 340 5 3 20 0 0 6 0 374
2016 345 5 1 23 0 0 1 0 375
2017 334 7 2 19 0 0 7 0 369
2018 332 7 2 21 0 0 7 0 369
2019 304 14 2 22 1 0 9 0 352
2020 302 14 0 26 1 0 13 0 356
2021 299 14 1 33 0 0 14 0 361
2022 282 15 1 32 0 0 7 0 337
2023 280 17 1 44 0 0 4 0 346

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 591st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 665th 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)21.819.3
 2.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shamokin Area Middle School)46.734.5
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Shamokin Area Middle School)19.46.8
 12.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shamokin Area Middle School)45.433.4
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shamokin Area Middle School)52.335.1
 17.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Shamokin Area Middle School)20.512.9
 7.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shamokin Area Middle School)45.433.4
 12%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shamokin Area Middle School)49.534.8
 14.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352346
 1.7%
African American1417
 21.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2244
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White304280
 7.9%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%100%
 32.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shamokin Area Middle School

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

Shamokin Area Middle School ranks 665th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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