Below Average
#2494 of 2,846 schools in PA
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
Middle School · Shamokin Area Sd · Coal Township, PA
A Shamokin Area Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 W State St, Coal Township, PA 17866
- Math 19% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coal Township), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,105
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shamokin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is listed in Shamokin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is a public middle school in Coal Township, PA, part of Shamokin Area Sd, serving approximately 318 students in grades 5th-6th with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,494 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
What grades does Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch serve?
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is 28.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch ranks #2,494 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
100.0% of students at Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Northumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (570) 648-5721
- Area population (ZIP 17866)
- 9,808
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 17866; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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