Serving 514 students in grades 4-5, Shippensburg Area Intrm School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 514 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 83% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Shippensburg Area Intrm School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shippensburg Area Intrm School is 0.46, 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.
Shippensburg Area Intrm School is ranked #1331 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shippensburg Area Intrm School?
514 students attend Shippensburg Area Intrm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shippensburg Area Intrm School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shippensburg Area Intrm School?
Shippensburg Area Intrm School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shippensburg Area Intrm School offer ?
Shippensburg Area Intrm School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shippensburg Area Intrm School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 514 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 83% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
