Sharon Middle School

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Sharon Middle School ranks 633 rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sharon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Sharon City School District in Pennsylvania. With 308 students, the school is located at 1129 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146 and is ranked 433 out of 610 districts in the state, with a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,973 to $16,842 in recent years, Sharon Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on PSSA tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.5% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 27% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, only 31.3% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American and low socioeconomic status students, who perform significantly worse than their peers.

When comparing Sharon Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Laurel Middle School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming significantly. Laurel Middle School, which is 19.25 miles away, consistently outperforms Sharon Middle School on PSSA tests, with much higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, Sharon Middle School has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 2.5%, which is higher than the state average, and the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146

(724) 983-4030

District: Sharon City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
633^rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,675

Students who attend Sharon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sharon High School

Feeder schools for Sharon Middle School:

Elementary:	Case Avenue Elementary School
	Musser Elementary School
	West Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

African American:

24.4%

Two or more races:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sharon Middle School ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.34. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sharon Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), African American (24.4%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharon Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Sharon Middle School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharon Middle School is $15,675.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sharon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon Middle School 633^rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Sharon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Sharon City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon City School District 433^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sharon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	25.46	682^nd	825	17.3%
2012	30.15	650^th	834	22.1%
2013	23.70	610^th	758	19.5%
2014	17.07	613^th	728	15.8%
2015	35.00	558^th	835	33.2%
2016	28.47	625^th	870	28.2%
2017	29.60	617^th	877	29.6%
2018	30.16	607^th	861	29.5%
2019	37.62	582^nd	891	34.7%
2021	32.56	559^th	797	29.9%
2022	28.46	619^th	883	29.9%
2023	29.81	622^nd	893	30.3%
2024	27.34	633^rd	891	29.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.63	160^th	187	14.4%
2024	16.63	175^th	199	12.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.68	609^th	874	30.3%
2024	27.11	657^th	877	25.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.57	613^th	860	28.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.25	509^th	660	22.9%
2024	41.42	353^rd	672	47.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.43	651^st	870	25.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.62	209^th	421	50.4%
2024	29.65	284^th	408	30.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sharon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.97	591^st	681	13.2%
2024	22.53	562^nd	673	16.5%

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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 Sharon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	209	74	2	2	n/a	n/a	17	304
2011	208	78	3	2	0	34	0	325
2012	198	70	1	1	0	25	0	295
2013	211	76	3	1	0	24	0	315
2014	218	80	2	2	0	33	0	335
2015	198	69	1	1	0	43	0	312
2016	182	71	2	1	0	39	0	295
2017	205	71	3	1	0	44	0	324
2018	204	65	1	1	0	32	0	303
2019	191	58	1	1	0	35	0	286
2020	205	76	1	5	0	43	0	330
2021	198	73	0	7	0	53	0	331
2022	172	69	0	4	0	46	0	291
2023	189	75	0	4	0	40	0	308

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 Sharon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	304	28.8	10.5	70.4
2011	325	30.3	10.7	67.4
2012	295	28.9	10.2	70.5
2013	315	29.6	10.6	73.7
2014	335	28.2	11.8	71
2015	312	27.0	11.5	71.8
2016	295	28.0	10.5	73.6
2017	324	27.7	11.6	n/a
2018	303	25.0	12.0	n/a
2019	286	26.0	10.9	75.5
2020	330	26.5	12.4	n/a
2021	331	25.7	12.8	76.1
2022	291	29.0	10.0	78
2023	308	31.0	9.9	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 Sharon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	304	28.8	10.5	70.4
2011	325	30.3	10.7	67.4
2012	295	28.9	10.2	70.5
2013	315	29.6	10.6	73.7
2014	335	28.2	11.8	71
2015	312	27.0	11.5	71.8
2016	295	28.0	10.5	73.6
2017	324	27.7	11.6	n/a
2018	303	25.0	12.0	n/a
2019	286	26.0	10.9	75.5
2020	330	26.5	12.4	n/a
2021	331	25.7	12.8	76.1
2022	291	29.0	10.0	78
2023	308	31.0	9.9	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 Sharon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$283 (1.8%)	$15,721 (98.2%)	$16,004
2020	$233 (1.4%)	$16,610 (98.6%)	$16,842
2021	$688 (4.6%)	$14,285 (95.4%)	$14,973
2022	$1,881 (12.0%)	$13,794 (88.0%)	$15,675

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharon 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 582^nd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 622^nd of 893 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Sharon Middle School)	17.8	16.6	1.2%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Middle School)	41.3	36.8	4.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Sharon Middle School)	22.4	10.2	12.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Sharon Middle School)	62.3	49.6	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Middle School)	50	37.4	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Sharon Middle School)	19.9	13.4	6.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Sharon Middle School)	62.3	49.6	12.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sharon Middle School)	45.2	37	8.2%
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	286	308	7.7%
African American	58	75	29.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	191	189	1%
Two or More Races	35	40	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.5%	100%	24.5%

Schools Near Sharon 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 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 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
Sharon Middle School	Public	7-8	1129 E State St	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 983-4030	308	31	9.9	100.0%	189 (61.4%)	75 (24.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.0%)	27.3	633^rd of 891 public middle schools	29.0%		29.8	622^nd of 893 public middle schools	30.3%	11				16.4	14.6	15.5		45.0	45.0				27.2	34.9	31.3	$15,675	$1,881	$13,794
Sharpsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	303 Blue Devil Way	Sharpsville	16150	Mercer County	Sharpsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 962-7863	236	20	11.8	39.8%	213 (90.3%)	4 (1.7%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	65.5	309^th of 891 public middle schools	65.3%		66.3	288^th of 893 public middle schools	67.7%	21			31.4	42.6	18.6	30.7		72.1	72.1			53.7	64.7	61.4	60.0	$13,240	$233	$13,007
Delahunty Middle School	Public	6-7	419 N Hermitage Rd	Hermitage	16148	Mercer County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 981-8750	299	18	16.6	50.8%	240 (80.3%)	26 (8.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (7.7%)	83.8	112^th of 891 public middle schools	87.4%		84.1	115^th of 893 public middle schools	87.1%	3			52.8	51.5		52.3						69.0	66.5		67.8	$13,092	$849	$12,244
Oakview Elementary School	Public	4-6	3591 Sharon Rd	West Middlesex	16159	Mercer County	West Middlesex Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 634-3030	158	16	10.0	50.0%	146 (92.4%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)	51.8	59.3	49.0			53.6	87.1		87.1	55.5	63.0	68.7			62.2	$14,417	$523	$13,894
Wilmington Area Middle School	Public	5-8	400 Wood St	New Wilmington	16142	Lawrence County	Wilmington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-8866	323	19	17.4	99.7%	305 (94.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	40.3	554^th of 891 public middle schools	37.8%		55.6	405^th of 893 public middle schools	54.6%	149		61.3	17.7	28.8	15.1	29.6		57.5	57.5		54.9	40.3	46.3	39.4	45.0	$16,442	$1,612	$14,830
Mercer Area Middle School	Public	7-8	545 W Butler Street	Mercer	16137	Mercer County	Mercer Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 662-5104	140	10	14.0	100.0%	134 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	62	336^th of 891 public middle schools	62.3%		61.1	342^nd of 893 public middle schools	61.7%	6				40.3	10.4	27.3		58.4	58.4				73.0	48.0	62.1	$14,332	$1,107	$13,225
Union Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2106 Camden Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Union Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 658-4501	175	11	15.9	65.1%	136 (77.7%)	25 (14.3%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.7%)	66.7	290^th of 891 public middle schools	67.5%		73.6	212^th of 893 public middle schools	76.3%	78			38.0	39.3	31.7	36.8		56.1	56.1			70.0	64.0	41.5	59.9	$18,107	$1,267	$16,840
New Castle Junior High School	Public	6-8	310 E Lincoln Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	New Castle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-4700	706	42	17.0	99.6%	374 (53.0%)	151 (21.4%)	55 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (17.3%)	13.2	755^th of 891 public middle schools	15.3%		12.6	763^rd of 893 public middle schools	14.6%	8			11.1	15.8	7.5	11.3		27.9	27.9			16.9	20.8	18.0	18.4	$13,237	$2,126	$11,111
Mohawk Junior High School	Public	6-8	385 Mohawk School Rd	New Castle	16102	Lawrence County	Mohawk Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 667-7782	346	21	16.1	46.2%	330 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	66.2	293^rd of 891 public middle schools	67.1%		71.1	233^rd of 893 public middle schools	73.9%	60			64.8	37.3	30.3	43.6		46.5	46.5			76.2	56.1	45.5	58.8	$10,287	$794	$9,494
Laurel Middle School	Public	7-8	2497 Harlansburg RD	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-9056	161	8	20.4	25.5%	157 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	81.2	130^th of 891 public middle schools	85.4%		66.9	279^th of 893 public middle schools	68.8%	149				46.2	38.0	42.1		72.1	72.1				71.8	60.2	66.0	$18,169	$460	$17,709

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharon Middle School

How many students attend Sharon Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Sharon Middle School.

What district is Sharon Middle School in?

Sharon City School District

Is Sharon Middle School a good school?

Sharon Middle School ranks 633^rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sharon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sharon Middle School usually go on to attend Sharon High School

What is the racial makeup of Sharon Middle School?

Students at Sharon Middle School are 61% White, 24% African American, 13% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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