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#2418 of 2,846 schools in PA

Sheffield Area Ms/hs

High School · Warren County Sd · Sheffield, PA

A Warren County Sd high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

6760 Route 6, Sheffield, PA 16347

  • Math 25% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation0.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$20,372
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Sheffield Area Ms/hs score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sheffield Area Ms/hs 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,806

Median home value

$77,800

Median rent

$572/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Warren County SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eisenhower Ms/hsEnrollment path unverified5.36–12Not available416Compare →
Warren Area HSEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available693Compare →
Youngsville Ms/hsEnrollment path unverified6.86–12Not available359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Warren County Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$20,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sheffield Area Ms/hs is listed in Warren County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sheffield Area Ms/hs

Sheffield Area Ms/hs is a public high school in Sheffield, PA, part of Warren County Sd, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,418 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sheffield Area Ms/hs

What grades does Sheffield Area Ms/hs serve?

Sheffield Area Ms/hs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Sheffield Area Ms/hs?

Sheffield Area Ms/hs has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffield Area Ms/hs?

The student-teacher ratio at Sheffield Area Ms/hs is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sheffield Area Ms/hs rank in PA?

Sheffield Area Ms/hs ranks #2,418 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Sheffield Area Ms/hs's MySchoolScout rating?

Sheffield Area Ms/hs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Sheffield Area Ms/hs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheffield Area Ms/hs has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sheffield Area Ms/hs a charter school?

No, Sheffield Area Ms/hs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sheffield Area Ms/hs a Title I school?

No, Sheffield Area Ms/hs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheffield Area Ms/hs?

100.0% of students at Sheffield Area Ms/hs 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 16347)
1,538
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 16347; 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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