The PDE reported that 47% of 8th grade students at Shamokin Area Middle School students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 17% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills (37% below basic). In science, 54% of the school's 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding (22% below basic). No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 64% were on grade level in reading, while just 16% showed on grade level math skills (38% below basic). Statewide 58% of eighth (8th) graders were on grade level in reading, while 29% demonstrated on grade level math skills. Pennsylvania 7th graders were58% on grade level in reading and 33% demonstrated on grade level math skills.