| | Shaler, PA | Meridian, PA | United States |
| Expend. per Student | $23,300 | $17,652 | $15,905 |
| Educ. Expend. per Student | $17,801 | $15,188 | $13,142 |
| Instr. Expend. per Student | $11,006 | $9,516 | $7,999 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 13.16 | 14.26 | 16.23 |
| Students per Librarian | 542 | 562 | 4573 |
| Students per Counselor | 327 | 382 | 530 |
| Grade School Educ. | 0.7% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Some High School Educ. | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| High School Educ. | 97.0% | 98.0% | 88.9% |
| Some College Educ. | 15.3% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 2 yr College Grad. | 12.7% | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| 4 yr College Grad. | 38.5% | 34.0% | 33.7% |
| Masters Grad. | 11.0% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| Professional Degree | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |