Elementary Schools in Southmoreland School District


Summary:

The Southmoreland School District in Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools: Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Primary Center. While both schools serve the same district, they exhibit some notable differences in their performance and characteristics.

Southmoreland Elementary School ranks 926 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school stands out with its higher proficiency rates in PSSA Science, exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Southmoreland Primary Center, which serves grades K-1, spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting a greater investment in the early grades.

The data also reveals differences in the schools' free and reduced lunch rates, with Southmoreland Primary Center having a higher percentage of students from lower-income families. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the varying academic performance observed between the two schools. Overall, the insights provide a nuanced understanding of the strengths and areas for improvement within the Southmoreland School District's elementary schools.

District Detail

 2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612

 (724) 887-2005

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,823

Primary Schools: 2
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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