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#1586 of 2,846 schools in PA
Shaler Area MS
Middle School · Shaler Area Sd · Glenshaw, PA
A Shaler Area Sd middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1810 Mt Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116
- Math 32% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shaler Area MS score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaler Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,316
Median home value
$251,100
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
48%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Watson Institut Social Ctr for Academic AchievemntPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| North Hills MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,075 | Compare → |
| Winchester Thurston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shaler Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shaler Area MS is listed in Shaler Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaler Area MS
Shaler Area MS is a public middle school in Glenshaw, PA, part of Shaler Area Sd, serving approximately 581 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,586 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaler Area MS
What grades does Shaler Area MS serve?
Shaler Area MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Shaler Area MS?
Shaler Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area MS is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaler Area MS rank in PA?
Shaler Area MS ranks #1,586 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shaler Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaler Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shaler Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaler Area MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shaler Area MS a charter school?
No, Shaler Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaler Area MS a Title I school?
No, Shaler Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaler Area MS?
41.7% of students at Shaler Area MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (412) 492-1200
- Area population (ZIP 15116)
- 14,294
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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