Shikellamy Middle School

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Shikellamy Middle School ranks 506 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shikellamy Middle School is a public middle school located in Northumberland, PA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 674 students. The school is part of the Shikellamy School District, which is ranked 389 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shikellamy Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average and the Shikellamy School District average on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.3% of Shikellamy Middle School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 34.6% for the Shikellamy School District. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and multi-racial students performing relatively better than their White and economically disadvantaged peers. Additionally, Shikellamy Middle School has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.2% to 3.5%, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Shikellamy Middle School generally underperforms on academic measures. For example, Southern Columbia Middle School, which is 15.72 miles away, consistently outperforms Shikellamy Middle School on PSSA tests, with 52.4% of students proficient or better in Math and 74.1% in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to Shikellamy's 29.3% and 40.2%, respectively. Shikellamy Middle School's performance on PSSA tests has also declined over the past few years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 395 out of 797 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2020-2021 to 506 out of 891 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 6-8

545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857

(570) 286-3736

District: Shikellamy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
506^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,159

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 646

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 101.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shikellamy Middle School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.71. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 101.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shikellamy Middle School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Shikellamy Middle School employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shikellamy Middle School is $14,159.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shikellamy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shikellamy Middle School 506^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Shikellamy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Shikellamy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shikellamy School District 389^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shikellamy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	58.07	418^th	891	53.1%
2021	51.40	395^th	797	50.4%
2022	54.03	418^th	883	52.7%
2023	43.47	524^th	893	41.3%
2024	45.71	506^th	891	43.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.37	124^th	187	33.7%
2024	30.80	135^th	199	32.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.90	100^th	143	30.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.68	489^th	874	44.1%
2024	42.82	517^th	877	41.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.37	481^st	860	44.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.10	446^th	660	32.4%
2024	31.97	445^th	672	33.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.57	515^th	870	40.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.83	247^th	362	31.8%
2024	35.07	232^nd	362	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.60	501^st	681	26.4%
2024	34.09	460^th	673	31.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Shikellamy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	496	24	2	87	2	38	649
2018	528	29	4	103	0	32	696
2019	541	28	3	105	0	26	703
2020	512	23	3	90	0	50	678
2021	517	24	2	75	0	52	670
2022	518	24	1	87	1	61	692
2023	501	29	1	89	1	53	674
2024	462	32	1	90	0	61	646

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shikellamy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	649	35.0	18.5	54.1
2018	696	35.5	19.5	59.5
2019	703	35.8	19.5	56.6
2020	678	35.8	18.8	39.1
2021	670	35.2	18.9	3.6
2022	692	34.6	20.0	99.6
2023	674	34.4	19.5	100
2024	646	32.6	19.7	101.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shikellamy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	649	35.0	18.5	54.1
2018	696	35.5	19.5	59.5
2019	703	35.8	19.5	56.6
2020	678	35.8	18.8	39.1
2021	670	35.2	18.9	3.6
2022	692	34.6	20.0	99.6
2023	674	34.4	19.5	100
2024	646	32.6	19.7	101.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shikellamy Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$323 (2.8%)	$11,135 (97.2%)	$11,458
2020	$293 (2.3%)	$12,542 (97.7%)	$12,835
2021	$1,019 (7.4%)	$12,803 (92.6%)	$13,821
2022	$1,320 (9.3%)	$12,840 (90.7%)	$14,159

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shikellamy Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 418^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 524^th of 893 Middle schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Shikellamy Middle School)	38.2	42.1	3.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shikellamy Middle School)	66.1	43.5	22.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Shikellamy Middle School)	38	27.5	10.5%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shikellamy Middle School)	55.7	40.4	15.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Shikellamy Middle School)	28.7	16.8	11.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shikellamy Middle School)	71.1	55.6	15.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shikellamy Middle School)	51.5	38.6	12.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Shikellamy Middle School)	35.2	28.3	6.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Shikellamy Middle School)	71.1	55.6	15.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shikellamy Middle School)	57.8	40.8	17%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	703	674	4.1%
African American	28	29	3.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	105	89	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	541	501	7.4%
Two or More Races	26	53	103.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.6%	100%	43.4%

Schools Near Shikellamy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shikellamy Middle School	Public	6-8	545 Permastone Dr	Northumberland	17857	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3736	646	33	19.7	101.5%	462 (71.5%)	32 (5.0%)	90 (13.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.4%)	45.7	506^th of 891 public middle schools	43.2%		43.5	524^th of 893 public middle schools	41.3%	18		34.2	31.0	22.9	29.3	57.9	57.9		39.4	36.3	44.7	40.2	$14,159	$1,320	$12,840
Donald H Eichhorn Middle School	Public	6-8	2057 Washington Ave	Lewisburg	17837	Union County	Lewisburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 523-3220	428	32	13.2	27.6%	336 (78.5%)	21 (4.9%)	30 (7.0%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	92.5	44^th of 891 public middle schools	95.1%		90.5	59^th of 893 public middle schools	93.4%	15		61.9	55.4	61.4	59.6	79.5	79.5		79.0	73.0	77.7	76.6	$20,772	$1,353	$19,419
Selinsgrove Area Middle School	Public	6-8	359 Seals Avenue	Selinsgrove	17870	Snyder County	Selinsgrove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 372-2250	541	40	13.6	49.4%	486 (89.8%)	10 (1.8%)	20 (3.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	73.9	206^th of 891 public middle schools	76.9%		78.8	159^th of 893 public middle schools	82.2%	47		58.1	48.0	34.8	46.8	59.6	59.6		59.5	58.8	57.2	58.5	$16,615	$806	$15,809
Milton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Mahoning St	Milton	17847	Northumberland County	Milton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 742-7614	443	37	12.0	56.2%	353 (79.7%)	15 (3.4%)	47 (10.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	67.2	284^th of 891 public middle schools	68.1%		64.6	306^th of 893 public middle schools	65.7%	22		36.5	34.7	37.8	36.3	63.9	63.9		61.2	57.0	54.6	57.7	$18,499	$2,111	$16,388
Danville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	252 Northumberland St	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	512	35	14.5	35.9%	447 (87.3%)	9 (1.8%)	18 (3.5%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	76.6	180^th of 891 public middle schools	79.8%		77.2	174^th of 893 public middle schools	80.5%	6		50.0	41.0	40.9	43.8	65.7	65.7		69.0	56.3	62.2	62.4	$13,721	$1,155	$12,566
Mifflinburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Mabel St	Mifflinburg	17844	Union County	Mifflinburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 966-8290	422	32	13.0	100.0%	382 (90.5%)	9 (2.1%)	25 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	73.8	210^th of 891 public middle schools	76.4%		82.4	125^th of 893 public middle schools	86.0%	85		40.3	56.4	37.6	45.6	63.6	63.6		60.5	66.4	48.6	59.2	$12,687	$1,796	$10,891
Shamokin Area Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3000 W State St	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5721	318	12	27.4	100.0%	238 (74.8%)	17 (5.3%)	53 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)	20.5	17.1			18.8			39.7	35.0			37.3	$9,173	$1,294	$7,879
Shamokin Area Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 W State St	Shamokin	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5731	350	25	13.8	100.6%	277 (79.1%)	13 (3.7%)	48 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	35.2	590^th of 891 public middle schools	33.8%		23.1	665^th of 893 public middle schools	25.5%	75			17.5	10.0	13.8	37.7	37.7			48.0	47.4	47.7	$10,506	$2,723	$7,783
Midd-West Middle School	Public	6-7	10 Dock Hill Road	Middleburg	17842	Snyder County	Midd-West School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 837-0046	302	23	13.1	100.0%	298 (98.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	62	339^th of 891 public middle schools	62.0%		72.1	223^rd of 893 public middle schools	75.0%	116		48.6	33.4		40.8				49.3	54.6		52.0	$11,526	$22	$11,504
Southern Columbia Middle School	Public	5-8	810 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 356-3400	382	28	13.4	36.6%	354 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	86.9	85^th of 891 public middle schools	90.5%		74	210^th of 893 public middle schools	76.5%	125	56.5	60.7	59.4	31.3	52.4	73.5	73.5	73.6	76.2	76.5	69.5	74.1	$15,695	$1,118	$14,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Shikellamy Middle School

Is Shikellamy Middle School a good school?

Shikellamy Middle School ranks 506^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Shikellamy Middle School?

Students at Shikellamy Middle School are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Shikellamy Middle School in?

Shikellamy School District

How many students attend Shikellamy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 646 students attended Shikellamy Middle School.

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