Shamokin Area Sd School District
School District · Coal Township, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,157
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,157
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#474 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,988
$2,152 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,157 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Shamokin Area Sd ranks #474 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Shamokin Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shamokin Area HS (5.3/10), Shamokin Area EL Sch (5.0/10), and Shamokin Area MS (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shamokin Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shamokin Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamokin Area HS | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Shamokin Area EL Sch | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Shamokin Area MS | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shamokin Area Sd
Shamokin Area Sd is a Coal Township, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,157 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $15,988 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Shamokin Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shamokin Area HS, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Shamokin Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shamokin Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shamokin Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Shamokin Area Sd
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Coal Township
- Total Enrollment
- 2,157
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- District spending per student
- $15,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shamokin Area Sd?
Shamokin Area Sd has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shamokin Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Shamokin Area Sd is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Shamokin Area Sd?
Shamokin Area Sd's district-level spending was $15,988 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shamokin Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shamokin Area Sd is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shamokin Area Sd?
Shamokin Area HS is the highest-rated school in Shamokin Area Sd with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Shamokin Area Sd?
Across schools in Shamokin Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shamokin Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Shamokin Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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