Middle Schools in Southern Columbia Area School District


Summary:

Southern Columbia Area School District has one outstanding middle school, Southern Columbia Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools for the past three years. This school's impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages in most subjects, makes it a standout institution in the region.

Southern Columbia Middle School's statewide ranking of 85th out of 891 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, along with its high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (74.1%) and Science (73.5%), demonstrate the school's commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, the school's low dropout rate of 1.6% for the 2022-2023 school year indicates a high level of student engagement and retention.

While the school's Math proficiency rates are slightly lower than the district average, they still exceed the state average, suggesting a potential area for improvement. The school's higher-than-average spending per student of $15,695 for the 2021-2022 school year may contribute to its strong academic performance, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools in the Southern Columbia Area School District.

District Detail

 800 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820-8410

 (570) 356-2331

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 610 Pennsylvania districts

See the 2024 Pennsylvania District rankings!
Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,235

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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