Summary:
The Scottdale, Pennsylvania school district consists of two schools - Southmoreland Elementary School serving grades 2-5 and Southmoreland Middle School serving grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Southmoreland Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district, with higher statewide rankings, stronger test scores, and better student outcomes compared to the elementary school.
Southmoreland Middle School ranks 215 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school outperforms the elementary school and district/state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency rates. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the middle school had 51.4% proficiency in Math compared to 41.9% at the elementary school and 46.4% district-wide. The middle school also has a lower dropout rate of 1.6% for the 2022-2023 school year.
While the Southmoreland School District as a whole appears to be performing below the state average in some areas, the middle school's stronger academic performance is notable given its higher percentage of free/reduced lunch students. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged population. The middle school's higher per-student spending of $11,619 compared to $10,318 at the elementary school may also be contributing to its better outcomes.
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