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Shade Mountain School
Middle School
1254 TENNIS PARK RD, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
24:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
24:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Shade Mountain School
Middle School in Mc Alisterville · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Shade Mountain School
Shade Mountain School is a private middle school in Mc Alisterville, PA. Shade Mountain School serves approximately 24 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 24 students, Shade Mountain School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Shade Mountain School runs 24:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Shade Mountain School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Schools in Mc Alisterville
No public schools found in Mc Alisterville for comparison. 2 other private schools in the area.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Private · Amish
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Address
- 1254 TENNIS PARK RD, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
- Phone
- (717) 463-9600
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1254 TENNIS PARK RD, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shade Mountain School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. JUNIATA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is East Juniata JSHS (rated 5.0/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Mcalisterville). Additionally, WALKER MENNONITE SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Mifflintown). For more schools in Mc Alisterville, see our Mc Alisterville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKLAND SUNBEAMS AMISH SCHOOL Mifflintown | 0.4 mi | — |
| JUNIATA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mc Alisterville | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| RIDGESIDE SCHOOL Mcalistersville | 2.6 mi | — |
| RIDGESIDE SCHOOL Mc Alisterville | 2.6 mi | — |
| LAUREL RUN SCHOOL Mifflintown | 2.5 mi | — |
| EAST SALEM AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Mifflintown | 2.9 mi | — |
| DELAWARE CREEK SCHOOL Mifflintown | 3.9 mi | 1.9 |
| CEDAR VIEW SCHOOL Mifflintown | 4.5 mi | — |
| KURTZ VALLEY SCHOOL Mifflintown | 4.8 mi | 3.4 |
| East Juniata JSHS Mcalisterville | 4.2 mi | 5.0 |
| RED ROCK SCHOOL Mifflintown | 5.2 mi | — |
| RED ROCK SCHOOL Mifflintown | 5.2 mi | — |
| BREEZY HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL Mifflintown | 6.1 mi | — |
| DECATUR SCHOOL Mc Clure | 5.9 mi | — |
| BANNERVILLE SCHOOL Mc Clure | 6.6 mi | — |
| CEDAR SPRINGS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Mifflintown | 6.1 mi | — |
| BLACK ROCK SCHOOL Mifflintown | 7.1 mi | — |
| GOODWILL MENNONITE SCHOOL Thompsontown | 6.0 mi | — |
| WEST BEAVER SCHOOL Mc Clure | 7.3 mi | — |
| WALKER MENNONITE SCHOOL Mifflintown | 7.4 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17049 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,792
Median Home Value
$209,600
Median Rent
$668/mo
Population
3,152
College Educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Avg Commute
34.8 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
38.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shade Mountain School
What grades does Shade Mountain School serve?
Shade Mountain School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Shade Mountain School?
Shade Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shade Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shade Mountain School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Shade Mountain School a private school?
Yes, Shade Mountain School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Shade Mountain School a religious school?
Shade Mountain School has a Amish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Gender Split
- 25% M / 75% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Juniata County
- Phone
- (717) 463-9600
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