Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, Southmoreland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Southmoreland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southmoreland Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southmoreland Middle School is ranked #1765 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Southmoreland Middle School?
420 students attend Southmoreland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southmoreland Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmoreland Middle School?
Southmoreland Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Middle School offer ?
Southmoreland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southmoreland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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