School Overview
Shaler Area Middle School, located at 1810 Mt. Royal Blvd in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Shaler Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. With a dedicated faculty and a diverse curriculum, the middle school strives to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Shaler Area Middle School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build community. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, aiming to support each student’s unique potential while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere. By partnering with families and the surrounding community, the school works to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader Shaler Area society.
561
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaler Area MS
Demographic Student Count
White492
Hispanic18
Black16
Asian5
Two or More30
  • White
    492 (87.7 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    16 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Shaler Area SD
Phone: (412)492-1200
Website: http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us/shalerareamiddleschool_home.aspx
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 281
Grade 8 280

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shaler Area MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 7281
Grade 8280
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shaler Area MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27949.7%
Male28250.3%
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