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Shady Pond School
Middle School
560 GOLF COURSE RD, Altoona, PA 16601
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
25:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
25:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Shady Pond School
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About Shady Pond School
Shady Pond School is a private middle school in Altoona, PA. Shady Pond School serves approximately 25 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 25:1 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 25 students, Shady Pond 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.
Shady Pond School runs 25:1 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.
Shady Pond 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Shady Pond School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Altoona, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Shady Pond School (this school) | — |
| Logan El Sch | 4.9 |
| Juniata El Sch | 3.7 |
| Irving El Sch | 6.8 |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | 5.6 |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch | 6.1 |
| Altoona Area HS | 5.1 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS | 4.6 |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | 3.6 |
| Baker El Sch | 7.1 |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS | 4.7 |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch | 4.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Private · Amish
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Address
- 560 GOLF COURSE RD, Altoona, PA 16601
- 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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Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
560 GOLF COURSE RD, Altoona, PA 16601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shady Pond School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Bellwood Antis MS (rated 5.7/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Bellwood). Another option is Tyrone Area MS (rated 5.0/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Tyrone). Additionally, Altoona Area Jr HS (rated 4.6/10, 9.0 miles away). For more schools in Altoona, see our Altoona schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LONE PINE SCHOOL Tyrone | 1.7 mi | — |
| TWIN MOUNTAIN AMISH SCHOOL Tyrone | 2.0 mi | — |
| WHITE OAK SCHOOL Tyrone | 2.1 mi | — |
| Lewis M Myers El Sch Bellwood | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Bellwood Antis MS Bellwood | 3.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Bellwood-Antis HS Bellwood | 3.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Tyrone Area El Sch Tyrone | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Tyrone Area HS Tyrone | 5.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Tyrone Area MS Tyrone | 5.6 mi | 5.0 |
| ST MATTHEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tyrone | 5.6 mi | — |
| Logan El Sch Altoona | 7.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Juniata El Sch Altoona | 7.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Irving El Sch Altoona | 8.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Williamsburg Community JSHS Williamsburg | 9.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Williamsburg Community El Sch Williamsburg | 9.8 mi | 6.2 |
| GREAT COMMISSION SCHOOLS Altoona | 8.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch Altoona | 8.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Altoona Area HS Altoona | 9.0 mi | 5.1 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL-ALTOONA ELMNTRY CMPS Altoona | 8.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona | 9.0 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,504
Median Home Value
$138,900
Median Rent
$790/mo
Population
33,426
College Educated
23.8%
Homeownership
69.3%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Median Age
40.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shady Pond School
What grades does Shady Pond School serve?
Shady Pond School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Shady Pond School?
Shady Pond School has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Pond School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Pond School is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Shady Pond School a private school?
Yes, Shady Pond 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 Shady Pond School a religious school?
Shady Pond School has a Amish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Blair County
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