Summary:
Southern Middle School is a public middle school located in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 441 students. The school is part of the Southern York County School District, which is ranked 165 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Southern Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 218 out of 891 schools. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally above the state average, particularly in Science and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates of 67.4% in Science, 58.8% in English Language Arts, and 38.7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 65.8%, 53%, and 40.4%, respectively. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities, is notably strong, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. Additionally, Southern Middle School has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which are lower than the state average.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as York Suburban Middle School and South Eastern Intrmd School, Southern Middle School generally performs on par or slightly better in academic metrics, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. However, the school's Math performance is slightly lower than some of the nearby schools, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, Southern Middle School is a high-performing public middle school that consistently delivers strong academic results and supports diverse student populations, making it a noteworthy option for families in the Glen Rock area.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Southern York County School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,145
Students who attend Southern Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Southern Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
Number of students: 441
Racial breakdown:
White:
88.2%
African American:
5.0%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Two or more races:
1.8%
Asian:
1.1%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%
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