Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

Q: Is Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School a good school?

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School ranks 265 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. With just 66 students, this school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low dropout rates, and efficient use of resources.

One of the school's key strengths is its impressive performance on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams. In the 2022-2023 school year, Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School's proficiency rates exceeded the state averages, with 59.1% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, 68% in Science, and 37.9% in Math. This consistent academic achievement is particularly noteworthy given the school's small size, especially when compared to nearby middle schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Meyersdale Area Middle School, and Windber Area Middle School, which have student populations ranging from 186 to 418 students.

Another standout feature of Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School is its low dropout rate, which has remained at 0% for several years. This high level of student retention and engagement is impressive and suggests a strong focus on supporting student success. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with over 96% of students identifying as such in recent years. This lack of racial diversity is an area that the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District may want to examine and address. Overall, Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School appears to be a high-performing, efficient, and tightly-knit school that is providing a quality education to its students despite its small size and limited resources.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560-0128

(814) 267-4649

District: Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $387

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.23. (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 (97%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School employs 4.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School is $387.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School 265^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Shanksville-Stonycreek School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shanksville-Stonycreek School District 228^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	85.00	74^th	643	88.5%
2004	87.11	57^th	663	91.4%
2005	76.02	173^rd	687	74.8%
2006	73.71	185^th	736	74.9%
2007	65.16	287^th	749	61.7%
2008	77.91	136^th	753	81.9%
2009	66.43	272^nd	770	64.7%
2010	67.75	275^th	805	65.8%
2011	63.78	353^rd	825	57.2%
2012	62.71	376^th	834	54.9%
2013	65.93	302^nd	758	60.2%
2014	42.11	501^st	728	31.2%
2015	55.67	400^th	835	52.1%
2016	54.00	443^rd	870	49.1%
2017	75.47	199^th	877	77.3%
2018	68.37	272^nd	861	68.4%
2019	66.28	300^th	891	66.3%
2021	60.88	300^th	797	62.4%
2022	59.62	358^th	883	59.5%
2023	68.23	265^th	893	70.3%

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Rank History for White students at Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.04	294^th	681	56.8%

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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 Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
1995	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1996	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1997	104	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1998	105	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1999	116	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2000	118	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	119
2001	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2002	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2003	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2004	128	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	129
2005	126	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	128
2006	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2007	113	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2008	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	95
2009	88	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2010	83	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2011	93	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	94
2012	90	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	91
2013	93	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	93
2014	87	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	89
2015	76	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	77
2016	72	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	74
2017	65	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	67
2018	68	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	71
2019	64	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	66
2020	62	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	66
2021	65	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	67
2022	59	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	62
2023	64	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	66

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 Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	113	3.0	37.7	n/a
1995	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1996	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1997	107	3.0	35.7	n/a
1998	108	3.0	36.0	n/a
1999	117	3.0	39.0	n/a
2000	119	2.5	47.6	0
2001	118	2.0	59.0	0
2002	130	1.0	130.0	0
2003	130	1.0	130.0	0
2004	129	0.0	n/a	0
2005	128	2.0	64.0	0
2006	110	3.0	36.7	0
2007	114	4.0	28.5	0
2008	95	7.0	13.6	n/a
2009	90	6.9	13.0	n/a
2010	84	5.2	16.0	28.6
2011	94	5.1	18.2	28.7
2012	91	6.9	13.0	37.4
2013	93	5.7	16.1	33.3
2014	89	5.7	15.5	36
2015	77	6.0	12.8	35.1
2016	74	6.0	12.3	36.5
2017	67	5.5	12.0	n/a
2018	71	5.2	13.4	n/a
2019	66	5.1	12.7	34.8
2020	66	5.1	12.7	n/a
2021	67	4.9	13.5	43.3
2022	62	4.4	13.9	33.9
2023	66	4.4	14.7	34.8

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 Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	113	3.0	37.7	n/a
1995	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1996	103	3.0	34.3	n/a
1997	107	3.0	35.7	n/a
1998	108	3.0	36.0	n/a
1999	117	3.0	39.0	n/a
2000	119	2.5	47.6	0
2001	118	2.0	59.0	0
2002	130	1.0	130.0	0
2003	130	1.0	130.0	0
2004	129	0.0	n/a	0
2005	128	2.0	64.0	0
2006	110	3.0	36.7	0
2007	114	4.0	28.5	0
2008	95	7.0	13.6	n/a
2009	90	6.9	13.0	n/a
2010	84	5.2	16.0	28.6
2011	94	5.1	18.2	28.7
2012	91	6.9	13.0	37.4
2013	93	5.7	16.1	33.3
2014	89	5.7	15.5	36
2015	77	6.0	12.8	35.1
2016	74	6.0	12.3	36.5
2017	67	5.5	12.0	n/a
2018	71	5.2	13.4	n/a
2019	66	5.1	12.7	34.8
2020	66	5.1	12.7	n/a
2021	67	4.9	13.5	43.3
2022	62	4.4	13.9	33.9
2023	66	4.4	14.7	34.8

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 Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$500 (2.7%)	$18,149 (97.3%)	$18,649
2020	$836 (3.6%)	$22,457 (96.4%)	$23,293
2021	$22 (7.0%)	$290 (92.7%)	$313
2022	$20 (5.2%)	$367 (94.8%)	$387

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 300^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 265^th of 893 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	14.3	44	29.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	71.5	56	15.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	47.6	18.8	28.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	61.9	43.8	18.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	52.7	44	8.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	57.9	68	10.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	78.9	72	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	37.7	37.9	0.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	57.9	68	10.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School)	70.5	59.1	11.4%
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	66	66
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	64
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.8%	34.8%

Schools Near Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	66	4	14.7	34.8%	64 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	68.2	265^th of 893 public middle schools	70.3%		59.6	358^th of 883 public middle schools	59.5%	93				44.0	18.8	44.0	37.9		68.0	68.0				56.0	43.8	72.0	59.1	$387	$20	$367
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	271	27	10.1	100.0%	265 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	59.7	362^nd of 893 public middle schools	59.5%		42.2	542^nd of 883 public middle schools	38.6%	180			43.2	37.5	19.7	14.0	27.4		70.3	70.3			45.1	65.6	58.0	64.6	59.0	$15,627	$2,263	$13,364
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-6931	225	17	13.5	38.7%	217 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	74.6	202^nd of 893 public middle schools	77.4%		77.4	163^rd of 883 public middle schools	81.5%	39			43.6	41.1	45.8	27.3	38.9		68.2	68.2			61.8	71.8	64.4	62.1	64.4	$13,346	$649	$12,697
Windber Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	255	18	14.2	60.0%	232 (91.0%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	76.4	183^rd of 893 public middle schools	79.5%		79.1	147^th of 883 public middle schools	83.4%	36				40.9	34.2	54.4	42.4		75.0	75.0				59.4	69.5	69.1	65.5	$13,555	$1,265	$12,290
Meyersdale Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1353 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-1437	186	12	14.9	57.0%	181 (97.3%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.8	270^th of 893 public middle schools	69.8%		71.2	229^th of 883 public middle schools	74.1%	41				22.3	44.6	23.5	29.8		75.0	75.0				57.5	62.5	67.6	62.9	$18,115	$2,748	$15,367
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	418	36	11.7	54.3%	406 (97.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64	313^th of 893 public middle schools	64.9%		65.5	299^th of 883 public middle schools	66.1%	14	51.9	62.5	40.2	29.7	33.3		42.4	87.6		87.6	68.4	70.8	55.0	68.0	61.2		63.9	$16,712	$1,677	$15,035

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Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School ranks 265^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

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In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School.

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Students at Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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