South Eastern Middle School

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South Eastern Middle School ranks 271 st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Eastern Middle School is a public middle school located in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 407. The school is part of the South Eastern School District, which is ranked 163 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Eastern Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, its academic performance lags behind many of the nearby schools. The school's test scores, particularly in Math, are lower than the state and district averages, with only 30.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 46.1%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 147 out of 835 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2014-2015 to 271 out of 893 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other middle schools in the state.

One notable characteristic of South Eastern Middle School is its relatively homogeneous racial makeup, with 89.43% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.96%) compared to nearby schools like Eastern York Middle School (47.58%) and Red Lion Area Junior High School (49.82%). While the school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, addressing the needs of underperforming subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status and disabled students, could be an area of focus to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

375 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321

(717) 382-4851

District: South Eastern School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,355

Students who attend South Eastern Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kennard-Dale High School

Feeder schools for South Eastern Middle School:

Elementary:	Delta-Peach Bottom Elementary School
	Fawn Area Elementary School
	Stewartstown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Eastern Middle School ranks better than 69.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.8. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), two or more races (3.2%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Eastern Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare South Eastern Middle School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Eastern Middle School is $18,355.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Eastern Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Eastern Middle School 271^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See South Eastern Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

South Eastern School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Eastern School District 163^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Eastern Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Eastern Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	38.76	502^nd	687	26.9%
2006	63.12	303^rd	736	58.8%
2007	66.36	275^th	749	63.3%
2008	66.12	278^th	753	63.1%
2009	62.56	333^rd	770	56.8%
2010	69.63	249^th	805	69.1%
2011	66.66	313^th	825	62.1%
2012	73.01	236^th	834	71.7%
2013	76.20	170^th	758	77.6%
2014	71.73	208^th	728	71.4%
2015	79.06	147^th	835	82.4%
2016	65.88	302^nd	870	65.3%
2017	51.70	458^th	877	47.8%
2018	62.08	353^rd	861	59.0%
2019	73.18	222^nd	891	75.1%
2021	68.38	229^th	797	71.3%
2022	70.83	234^th	883	73.5%
2023	67.80	271^st	893	69.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Eastern Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.51	457^th	874	47.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Eastern Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.06	314^th	660	52.4%

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Rank History for White students at South Eastern Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.93	295^th	681	56.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for South Eastern Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	1069	16	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1102
2003	1069	16	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1102
2004	544	5	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	560
2005	560	9	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2006	567	13	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
2007	536	13	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	553
2008	510	18	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	537
2009	524	11	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	1	548
2010	491	8	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	1	511
2011	444	11	5	2	1	0	0	0	463
2012	420	8	5	2	0	1	0	0	436
2013	397	10	5	7	0	2	2	0	423
2014	396	7	4	7	1	1	7	0	423
2015	427	3	5	3	1	0	9	0	448
2016	436	5	3	4	0	0	7	0	455
2017	402	8	0	8	1	0	7	0	426
2018	380	6	1	5	2	0	12	0	406
2019	377	5	2	3	2	0	17	0	406
2020	368	7	4	5	4	0	11	0	399
2021	361	4	5	9	3	1	10	0	393
2022	368	6	6	14	0	1	14	0	409
2023	364	11	8	10	1	0	13	0	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Eastern Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1102	64.5	17.1	5.1
2003	1102	64.5	17.1	5.1
2004	560	33.0	17.0	0
2005	579	34.7	16.7	9.7
2006	586	38.2	15.3	0
2007	553	35.4	15.6	14.6
2008	537	36.9	14.6	17.5
2009	548	41.0	13.4	18.1
2010	511	38.8	13.1	18.2
2011	463	38.7	11.9	19.9
2012	436	35.2	12.3	20
2013	423	35.7	11.8	26.5
2014	423	33.4	12.6	26.5
2015	448	33.0	13.5	25.2
2016	455	32.0	14.2	28.8
2017	426	33.5	12.6	27.7
2018	406	34.3	11.8	32
2019	406	34.3	11.8	27.3
2020	399	33.8	11.7	27.1
2021	393	34.2	11.4	30
2022	409	34.2	11.9	28.4
2023	407	33.2	12.2	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Eastern Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1102	64.5	17.1	5.1
2003	1102	64.5	17.1	5.1
2004	560	33.0	17.0	0
2005	579	34.7	16.7	9.7
2006	586	38.2	15.3	0
2007	553	35.4	15.6	14.6
2008	537	36.9	14.6	17.5
2009	548	41.0	13.4	18.1
2010	511	38.8	13.1	18.2
2011	463	38.7	11.9	19.9
2012	436	35.2	12.3	20
2013	423	35.7	11.8	26.5
2014	423	33.4	12.6	26.5
2015	448	33.0	13.5	25.2
2016	455	32.0	14.2	28.8
2017	426	33.5	12.6	27.7
2018	406	34.3	11.8	32
2019	406	34.3	11.8	27.3
2020	399	33.8	11.7	27.1
2021	393	34.2	11.4	30
2022	409	34.2	11.9	28.4
2023	407	33.2	12.2	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Eastern Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$06 (0.0%)	$16,246 (100.0%)	$16,252
2020	$130 (0.7%)	$17,883 (99.3%)	$18,013
2021	$115 (0.6%)	$18,957 (99.4%)	$19,072
2022	$106 (0.6%)	$18,248 (99.4%)	$18,355

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Eastern Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 271^st of 893 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (South Eastern Middle School)	42.5	31.8	10.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Eastern Middle School)	74.9	60.6	14.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (South Eastern Middle School)	36.2	28.6	7.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (South Eastern Middle School)	70.3	65.1	5.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Eastern Middle School)	61.6	60.8	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (South Eastern Middle School)	39.5	30.3	9.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (South Eastern Middle School)	70.3	65.1	5.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Eastern Middle School)	68.4	60.7	7.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	407	0.2%
African American	5	11	120%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	377	364	3.4%
Two or More Races	17	13	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	31%	3.6%

Schools Near South Eastern Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)						PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Eastern Middle School	Public	7-8	375 Main Street	Fawn Grove	17321	York County	South Eastern School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 382-4851	407	33	12.2	31.0%	364 (89.4%)	11 (2.7%)	10 (2.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	67.8	271^st of 893 public middle schools	69.7%		70.8	234^th of 883 public middle schools	73.5%	37				31.8	28.6	30.3		65.1	65.1				60.6	60.8	60.7	$18,355	$106	$18,248
South Eastern Intrmd School	Public	5-6	417 Main St	Fawn Grove	17321	York County	South Eastern School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 382-4851	391	31	12.6	32.0%	355 (90.8%)	9 (2.3%)	13 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)		54.7	46.5			50.4					67.2	61.0			64.0	$18,225	$114	$18,110
Red Lion Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	200 Country Club Rd	Red Lion	17356	York County	Red Lion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-1448	813	58	13.9	49.8%	656 (80.7%)	45 (5.5%)	60 (7.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.9%)	54.1	427^th of 893 public middle schools	52.2%		40.9	549^th of 883 public middle schools	37.8%	122				34.8	22.0	28.1		53.3	53.3				57.1	44.9	50.7	$14,564	$647	$13,917
Southern Middle School	Public	7-8	3280 Fissels Church Rd	Glen Rock	17327	York County	Southern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 235-4811	441	36	12.2	26.1%	389 (88.2%)	22 (5.0%)	13 (2.9%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	73.7	211^th of 893 public middle schools	76.4%		83.9	104^th of 883 public middle schools	88.2%	107				43.7	28.6	35.6		64.4	64.4				69.1	59.5	63.9	$17,145	$554	$16,591
Dallastown Area Middle School	Public	7-8	700 New School Ln	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	1,027	65	15.7	34.4%	756 (73.6%)	95 (9.3%)	90 (8.8%)	26 (2.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	54 (5.3%)	70.8	236^th of 893 public middle schools	73.6%		69.3	249^th of 883 public middle schools	71.8%	13				32.8	41.6	37.2		71.6	71.6				53.7	57.4	55.6	$14,703	$631	$14,072
Marticville Middle School	Public	7-8	356 Frogtown Rd	Pequea	17565	Lancaster County	Penn Manor School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 291-9854	382	24	15.7	47.1%	312 (81.7%)	18 (4.7%)	41 (10.7%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	86.7	93^rd of 893 public middle schools	89.6%		84.5	101^st of 883 public middle schools	88.6%	8				60.7	43.4	52.6		73.9	73.9				72.7	61.4	67.5	$14,113	$948	$13,165
Dallastown Area Intermediate School	Public	4-6	94 Beck Rd	York	17403	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	1,484	94	15.7	35.5%	1,108 (74.7%)	176 (11.9%)	122 (8.2%)	37 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (2.6%)								(n/a)	63.3	51.3	43.9			52.8	86.0		86.0	64.9	61.1	71.5			66.1	$14,667	$353	$14,314
Swift Middle School	Public	6-8	1866 Robert Fulton Hwy	Quarryville	17566	Lancaster County	Solanco School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 548-2187	338	34	10.0	40.5%	294 (87.0%)	4 (1.2%)	25 (7.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.3%)	52.9	438^th of 893 public middle schools	51.0%		57	390^th of 883 public middle schools	55.8%	48			32.1	30.1	18.2	27.1		55.6	55.6			53.1	56.8	51.0	53.7	$19,183	$928	$18,254
Eastern York Middle School	Public	6-8	746 Cool Creek Rd	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 252-3400	517	39	13.4	47.6%	449 (86.8%)	8 (1.5%)	40 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	73	218^th of 893 public middle schools	75.6%		75.3	187^th of 883 public middle schools	78.8%	31			39.6	31.3	43.6	37.6		69.0	69.0			58.4	66.0	68.9	64.5	$15,497	$552	$14,944
York Suburban Middle School	Public	6-8	455 Sundale Dr	York	17402	York County	York Suburban School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 885-1260	713	51	13.8	40.0%	467 (65.5%)	55 (7.7%)	94 (13.2%)	31 (4.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.8%)	83.1	122^nd of 893 public middle schools	86.3%		86.3	89^th of 883 public middle schools	89.9%	33			39.8	50.0	39.4	43.0		70.2	70.2			77.3	77.8	69.4	74.9	$16,905	$345	$16,560

Frequently Asked Questions about South Eastern Middle School

How many students attend South Eastern Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended South Eastern Middle School.

What high school do graduates of South Eastern Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Eastern Middle School usually go on to attend Kennard-Dale High School

What is the racial makeup of South Eastern Middle School?

Students at South Eastern Middle School are 89% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is South Eastern Middle School a good school?

South Eastern Middle School ranks 271^st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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