Below Average
#2459 of 2,846 schools in PA
Sharon MS
Middle School · Sharon City Sd · Sharon, PA
A Sharon City Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1129 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146
- Math 16% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharon MS score 23% 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 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sharon 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharon), 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
$44,736
Median home value
$78,900
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpsville Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Delahunty MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–7 | 1.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Shenango Valley Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Brookfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–8 | 3.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sharon City Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharon MS is listed in Sharon City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharon MS
Sharon MS is a public middle school in Sharon, PA, part of Sharon City Sd, serving approximately 286 students in grades 7th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,459 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharon MS
What grades does Sharon MS serve?
Sharon MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sharon MS?
Sharon MS has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon MS is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sharon MS rank in PA?
Sharon MS ranks #2,459 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sharon MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharon MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Sharon MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon MS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sharon MS a charter school?
No, Sharon MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharon MS a Title I school?
No, Sharon MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharon MS?
100.0% of students at Sharon 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
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (724) 983-4030
- Area population (ZIP 16146)
- 13,033
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 16146; 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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