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Elementary Schools

Shippensburg Intrm School

Shippensburg Area SD · Cumberland County · 601 Hollar Avenue, Shippensburg, PA 17257.0

(717)530-3189

5/10
#789
Rank 789 out of 1,545
Top 51%
English Language Arts6/10 · #728 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #860 · 44th percentile
Science6/10 · #654 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shippensburg Intermediate School sits in the heart of a small South Central Pennsylvania town that blends rural charm with the energy of a college community — Shippensburg University is right in the backyard, giving the area a slightly more connected, forward-thinking feel than many towns its size. The school performs right around the state middle, making it a solid choice for families settling into this affordable Cumberland Valley corridor between Harrisburg and Chambersburg. It's a good fit for families who value a close-knit community where kids are known by name, and where small-town life means youth sports, local events, and neighbors who genuinely look out for each other.

Student Demographics

461 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
322 (70%)
Hispanic
51 (11%)
Asian
39 (8%)
African American
33 (7%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged275 (60%)
Students with Disabilities97 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

495
Enrollment
31.8
Teachers (FTE)
15.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1036 · 35th percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found