At a glance
Reported students
851
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530.5
Shippensburg Area MS: 851 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 780
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Shippensburg Area MS
Shippensburg Area MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Shippensburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Shippensburg Area SD. NCES reports 851 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shippensburg Area MS
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black7.2%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Shippensburg Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shippensburg Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
1,097 reported students
Nancy Grayson El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
532 reported students
James Burd El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
529 reported students
Shippensburg Area Intrm Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
495 reported students
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
132 reported students
Public schools near Shippensburg Area MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shippensburg Area SHS High · Shippensburg Area SD | 09–12 | 1,097 | 0.2 mi |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch Elementary · Shippensburg Area SD | KG–03 | 532 | 0.8 mi |
| Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem Elementary · Shippensburg Area SD | KG–05 | 132 | 1.7 mi |
| James Burd El Sch Elementary · Shippensburg Area SD | KG–03 | 529 | 2.1 mi |
| Chambersburg Area MS - North Middle · Chambersburg Area SD | 06–08 | 1,072 | 7.7 mi |
| Chambersburg Area MS - South Middle · Chambersburg Area SD | 06–08 | 1,025 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shippensburg Area MS
What grades does Shippensburg Area MS serve?
Shippensburg Area MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Shippensburg Area SD.
How many students attend Shippensburg Area MS?
Shippensburg Area MS reported 851 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 780 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shippensburg Area MS?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 851 students and 59.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shippensburg Area MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shippensburg Area MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shippensburg Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Shippensburg Area MS in?
Shippensburg Area MS is part of Shippensburg Area SD, based in Shippensburg, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shippensburg Area MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shippensburg Area SHS (0.2 mi), Nancy Grayson El Sch (0.8 mi), Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.