Serving 581 students in grades 7-8, Shaler 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Shaler 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 Shaler Area Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shaler Area Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shaler Area Middle School?
581 students attend Shaler Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shaler Area Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaler Area Middle School?
Shaler Area Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaler Area Middle School offer ?
Shaler Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaler Area Middle School part of?
As a student, I absolutely abhor Shaler's teaching methods, Shaler's students, and everything else. The teachers are either mediocre, or downright awful, and recently one teacher was even arrested. The diversity is zero to none, and I'm constantly surrounded by unlikeable students all day long. I highly recommend avoiding this awful place at all costs if you value your life.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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