Serving 851 students in grades 6-8, Shippensburg Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shippensburg Area Middle School's student population of 851 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
851 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Shippensburg Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shippensburg Area Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shippensburg Area Middle School's ranking?
Shippensburg Area Middle School is ranked #1779 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shippensburg Area Middle School often compared to?
Shippensburg Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynesboro Area Middle School, Eagle View Middle School, Mechanicsburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shippensburg Area Middle School?
851 students attend Shippensburg Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Shippensburg Area Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shippensburg Area Middle School?
Shippensburg Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shippensburg Area Middle School offer ?
Shippensburg Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shippensburg Area Middle School part of?
Shippensburg Area Middle School is part of Shippensburg Area School District.
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