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Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

Q: Is Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School a good school?

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School ranks 422 nd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

422^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The school has a relatively small student population of 60 students.

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests in both Math and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 28.3% in Math and 46.7% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5% respectively. The school has also had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%, which is higher than the state average. In comparison, nearby schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Meyersdale Area Middle School, and Windber Area Middle School generally outperform Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School on PSSA tests and have lower dropout rates.

The school's low performance, high dropout rates, and limited resources suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions, increased funding, and collaboration with nearby high-performing schools to share best practices. Addressing these issues could help the school improve student outcomes and better serve the local community.

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$404

Per pupil spending ?

34.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560-0128

(814) 267-4649

District: Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.4%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (38% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 13 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg33%

Pennsylvania avg45%

422^nd of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 48%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

412^th of 606Shanksville-Stonycreek School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	422 of 873	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	387 of 891	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.2	265 of 893	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	59.6	358 of 883	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.9	300 of 797	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	300 of 891	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.4	272 of 861	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	75.5	199 of 877	77.3%	★★★★☆
2016	54.0	443 of 870	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.7	400 of 835	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.1	501 of 728	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.9	302 of 758	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.7	376 of 834	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.8	353 of 825	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.8	275 of 805	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.4	272 of 770	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.9	136 of 753	81.9%	★★★★☆
2007	65.2	287 of 749	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.7	185 of 736	74.9%	★★★★☆
2005	76.0	173 of 687	74.8%	★★★★☆
2004	87.1	57 of 663	91.4%	★★★★★
2003	85.0	74 of 643	88.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	30.2	581 of 839	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	31.5	463 of 649	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.5	395 of 673	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.0	294 of 681	56.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)31st percentile-21 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%~ state avg

Math28%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	61	4	14.4		60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	51	422^nd of 873 public middle schools	51.7%		58	387^th of 891 public middle schools	56.6%	35				29.4	27.3	28.6	28.3				53.0	45.4	42.9	46.7	$404	$07	$397
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	272	30	9.2	104.0%	268 (98.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.6	316^th of 873 public middle schools	63.8%		52.9	428^th of 891 public middle schools	52.0%	112			46.4	28.4	23.7	35.4	34.0			49.3	52.3	50.9	72.3	56.3	$16,921	$1,056	$15,866
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-6931	231	16	14.8	37.2%	217 (93.9%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	62.2	311^th of 873 public middle schools	64.4%		73.3	216^th of 891 public middle schools	75.8%	95			34.9	42.8	29.7	23.3	33.7			33.4	57.1	53.7	53.5	48.9	$13,920	$507	$13,413
Windber Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	300	17	17.2	96.3%	264 (88.0%)	5 (1.7%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	64.5	282^nd of 873 public middle schools	67.7%		71.9	229^th of 891 public middle schools	74.3%	53				43.1	30.3	47.2	39.9				47.4	47.0	58.4	50.7	$15,781	$2,619	$13,162
Meyersdale Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1353 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-1437	163	13	12.3	53.4%	153 (93.9%)	5 (3.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	66.7	250^th of 873 public middle schools	71.4%		73	217^th of 891 public middle schools	75.6%	33				44.0	44.5	18.8	35.2				62.5	74.5	43.4	60.1	$19,356	$2,368	$16,988
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	424	33	12.7	54.7%	404 (95.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	83.1	120^th of 873 public middle schools	86.3%		66.5	291^st of 891 public middle schools	67.3%	171	47.8	38.6	65.0	66.7	38.1		50.3	52.1	39.8	55.0	78.8	60.7		56.1	$17,277	$2,795	$14,482

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School

How many students attend Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 61 students attended Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School?

Students at Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School a good school?

Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School ranks 422^nd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School in?

Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

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