Sunbury Middle School serves 357 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)73%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)68%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Sunbury Middle School?
357 students attend Sunbury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sunbury Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunbury Middle School?
Sunbury Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunbury Middle School offer ?
Sunbury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunbury Middle School part of?
Sunbury Middle School is part of Shikellamy School District.
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