SHIPPENSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Shippensburg Area MS is a public middle school that is part of the Shippensburg Area SD school district, located in Shippensburg, PA with about 782 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Shippensburg Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Shippensburg Area Middle School (SAMS) is a public educational institution located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Shippensburg Area School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and personal development. The campus is centrally located at 101 Park Place, providing a dedicated space for pre-adolescent students to transition from elementary instruction to the more rigorous demands of high school preparation.

Beyond core academic subjects, the school typically emphasizes a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and social initiatives designed to help students navigate their middle school years. By focusing on collaboration, student engagement, and community involvement, Shippensburg Area Middle School strives to build a supportive foundation that prepares its students for future success in the district’s high school program and beyond.

For more information, contact Shippensburg Area MS at (717) 530-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 Park Place
Shippensburg, PA 17257
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SHIPPENSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Shippensburg, PA with about 782 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
782
Teachers:
46.58
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 782 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHIPPENSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Black or African American
5.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
1.3%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.