For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,823 students in Southmoreland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Southmoreland School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Southmoreland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
17 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,715 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
140
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,812 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,060 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Southmoreland School District?
Southmoreland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,823 students.
What is the rank of Southmoreland School District?
Southmoreland School District is ranked #314 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southmoreland School District?
94% of Southmoreland School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southmoreland School District?
Southmoreland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southmoreland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,060 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
