SHAMOKIN AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Shamokin Area SD school district, located in Coal Township, PA with about 344 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shamokin Area Intermediate School, located at 3000 W. State St. in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, serves as a key component of the Shamokin Area School District. The school is specifically designed to bridge the educational gap between elementary and secondary schooling, typically housing students in the middle-childhood grade levels. Its mission focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of intermediate-aged learners.

As part of the broader Shamokin Area community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. Beyond core academics, the institution often integrates various support services, extracurricular opportunities, and character-building initiatives to prepare students for the transition to middle or high school. By providing a dedicated space for these middle years, the school aims to ensure that students build a strong foundational knowledge base while navigating the challenges and opportunities of their formative academic years.

For more information, contact Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch at (570) 648-5721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.