Shikellamy Sd School District
School District · Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Shikellamy Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shikellamy Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oaklyn Sch
Sunbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Priestley Sch
Northumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chief Shikellamy Sch
Sunbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#375 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,691
$4,449 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,777 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Shikellamy Sd ranks #375 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Shikellamy Sd's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oaklyn Sch (6.6/10), Priestley Sch (6.3/10), and Chief Shikellamy Sch (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shikellamy Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shikellamy Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaklyn Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Priestley Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Chief Shikellamy Sch | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Shikellamy MS | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Shikellamy HS | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shikellamy Sd
Shikellamy Sd is a Sunbury, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,777 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $13,691 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Shikellamy Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oaklyn Sch, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Shikellamy Sd students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shikellamy Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shikellamy Sd with test data.
Schools in Shikellamy Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Sunbury
- Total Enrollment
- 2,777
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shikellamy Sd?
Shikellamy Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shikellamy Sd?
The average composite rating for Shikellamy Sd is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Shikellamy Sd?
Shikellamy Sd spends $13,691 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shikellamy Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shikellamy Sd is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shikellamy Sd?
Oaklyn Sch is the highest-rated school in Shikellamy Sd with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Shikellamy Sd?
Across schools in Shikellamy Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shikellamy Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Shikellamy Sd has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
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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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