School Overview
Shikellamy Middle School, located at 545 Permastone Drive in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Shikellamy School District. The school is situated in a region known for its strong sense of community, and it functions as a critical transition point for students moving from elementary education to the more rigorous academic and extracurricular environment of high school. The facility is designed to accommodate the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners, providing a structured setting that balances core curriculum requirements with opportunities for social and personal growth.

Academically, Shikellamy Middle School typically emphasizes a well-rounded education that includes core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, often supplemented by elective courses such as technology, music, and art. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing various instructional strategies to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence while preparing them for their future academic careers at the high school level. By engaging both the student body and the local community, the school strives to maintain a focus on student achievement and character development.
588
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shikellamy MS
Demographic Student Count
White408
Hispanic102
Black26
Asian1
Two or More51
  • White
    408 (69.4%)
  • Hispanic
    102 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    51 (8.7%)
  • Black
    26 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Shikellamy SD
Phone: (570)286-3736
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 182
Grade 7 202
Grade 8 204

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shikellamy MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6182
Grade 7202
Grade 8204
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shikellamy MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28448.3%
Male30451.7%