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#2085 of 2,846 schools in PA
Shanksville-stonycreek MS
Middle School · Shanksville-stonycreek Sd · Shanksville, PA
A Shanksville-stonycreek Sd middle school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, Shanksville, PA 15560
- Math 30% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shanksville-stonycreek MS score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Shanksville-stonycreek MS 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,750
Median home value
$94,200
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
92.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonybrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 1.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shanksville-stonycreek Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shanksville-stonycreek MS is listed in Shanksville-Stonycreek SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shanksville-stonycreek MS
Shanksville-stonycreek MS is a public middle school in Shanksville, PA, part of Shanksville-stonycreek Sd, serving approximately 60 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,085 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shanksville-stonycreek MS
What grades does Shanksville-stonycreek MS serve?
Shanksville-stonycreek MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shanksville-stonycreek MS?
Shanksville-stonycreek MS has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shanksville-stonycreek MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Shanksville-stonycreek MS is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shanksville-stonycreek MS rank in PA?
Shanksville-stonycreek MS ranks #2,085 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shanksville-stonycreek MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Shanksville-stonycreek MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Shanksville-stonycreek MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shanksville-stonycreek MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shanksville-stonycreek MS a charter school?
No, Shanksville-stonycreek MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shanksville-stonycreek MS a Title I school?
No, Shanksville-stonycreek MS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (814) 267-4649
- Area population (ZIP 15560)
- 140
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 15560; 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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