Southmoreland Elementary School

Summary:

Southmoreland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the Southmoreland School District, which is ranked 383 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southmoreland Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores, with proficiency rates of 47.6% in Math, 66.1% in Science, and 54% in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance in Math and Science is particularly noteworthy, with the 4th-grade Science proficiency rate reaching 66.1%, significantly higher than the state average of 74.1%. Additionally, the school's ability to effectively support the academic progress of its low-socioeconomic and disabled student subgroups is a notable strength, with the school ranking 642 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for Low Socioeconomic Status students and 365 out of 1,043 for Disabled students, both with a 3-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, such as West Crawford Elementary School and Dunbar Township Elementary School, both within the Connellsville Area School District, Southmoreland Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (93.77%) than the surrounding schools. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 57.51% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools like Stanwood Elementary School (42.94%) and Norvelt Elementary School (52.36%).


Detail:

Public 2-5

 100 Scottie Way
       Scottdale, PA  15683


(724) 887-2021

District: Southmoreland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
845th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,318 Help


Students who attend Southmoreland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southmoreland Middle School
High:    Southmoreland Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Compare Details Southmoreland Elementary School ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southmoreland Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southmoreland Elementary School is $10,318.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southmoreland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southmoreland Elementary School 845th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Southmoreland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southmoreland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southmoreland School District 383rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southmoreland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southmoreland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.84 770th 1302 40.9%
2004 43.31 875th 1308 33.1%
2005 62.69 568th 1299 56.3%
2006 44.87 1058th 1545 31.5%
2007 58.94 765th 1555 50.8%
2008 44.98 1073rd 1551 30.8%
2009 68.86 492nd 1549 68.2%
2010 72.48 425th 1579 73.1%
2011 77.96 254th 1597 84.1%
2012 76.01 352nd 1599 78.0%
2013 82.50 148th 1519 90.3%
2014 77.71 282nd 1467 80.8%
2015 69.50 485th 1474 67.1%
2016 69.78 522nd 1554 66.4%
2017 75.79 370th 1547 76.1%
2018 69.70 507th 1530 66.9%
2019 56.95 795th 1544 48.5%
2021 42.50 934th 1433 34.8%
2022 53.26 833rd 1534 45.7%
2023 51.83 845th 1534 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southmoreland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.45 642nd 1414 54.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southmoreland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.13 365th 1043 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Southmoreland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.33 924th 1236 25.2%
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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.

Southmoreland Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Open Quote Southmoreland Alumni, excellent school. Lacks diversity in it's education. The only diversity involved here is lower SES. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southmoreland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 772 12 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1989 764 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1990 767 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1991 798 15 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1992 804 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1993 770 15 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1994 785 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1995 798 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 798 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 793 12 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 777 14 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 792
1999 780 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2000 780 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2001 760 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2002 759 13 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 759 13 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 743 19 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 703 21 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2006 713 12 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2007 656 17 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2008 708 19 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 747
2009 575 13 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2010 558 13 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2011 545 9 3 10 1 0 0 0 568
2012 544 12 2 8 2 0 0 0 568
2013 570 9 4 6 1 1 2 0 593
2014 543 7 4 6 0 0 3 0 563
2015 550 7 2 5 0 0 8 0 572
2016 558 6 2 5 0 0 13 0 584
2017 574 6 1 4 0 0 13 0 598
2018 577 5 1 5 0 0 18 0 606
2019 554 5 1 7 1 0 24 0 592
2020 549 5 2 5 0 0 22 0 583
2021 493 5 2 7 0 0 22 0 529
2022 514 4 1 5 1 0 26 0 551
2023 512 4 2 7 1 0 20 0 546

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 Southmoreland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 789 36.9 21.3 n/a
1989 779 34.3 22.7 n/a
1990 781 48.0 16.2 0
1991 817 35.0 23.3 n/a
1992 819 38.8 21.1 n/a
1993 787 39.0 20.2 n/a
1994 803 40.0 20.1 n/a
1995 812 41.0 19.8 n/a
1996 812 41.0 19.8 n/a
1997 807 41.0 19.7 n/a
1998 792 40.0 19.8 n/a
1999 794 40.0 19.9 n/a
2000 792 41.0 19.3 35.6
2001 776 42.0 18.5 35.1
2002 779 44.0 17.7 38.4
2003 779 44.0 17.7 38.4
2004 766 42.0 18.2 39.8
2005 735 43.5 16.9 40.7
2006 735 44.5 16.5 41.2
2007 687 44.0 15.6 n/a
2008 747 47.8 15.6 43.2
2009 608 47.8 12.7 65.8
2010 589 45.8 12.8 52.1
2011 568 39.5 14.3 49.6
2012 568 36.5 15.5 47.7
2013 593 37.0 16.0 50.1
2014 563 37.0 15.2 47.8
2015 572 38.0 15.0 49.5
2016 584 36.0 16.2 51.5
2017 598 37.0 16.1 53
2018 606 37.0 16.3 54.8
2019 592 37.0 16.0 57.1
2020 583 33.0 17.6 54.5
2021 529 34.0 15.5 57.1
2022 551 33.0 16.6 53.4
2023 546 38.5 14.1 57.5

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 Southmoreland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 789 36.9 21.3 n/a
1989 779 34.3 22.7 n/a
1990 781 48.0 16.2 0
1991 817 35.0 23.3 n/a
1992 819 38.8 21.1 n/a
1993 787 39.0 20.2 n/a
1994 803 40.0 20.1 n/a
1995 812 41.0 19.8 n/a
1996 812 41.0 19.8 n/a
1997 807 41.0 19.7 n/a
1998 792 40.0 19.8 n/a
1999 794 40.0 19.9 n/a
2000 792 41.0 19.3 35.6
2001 776 42.0 18.5 35.1
2002 779 44.0 17.7 38.4
2003 779 44.0 17.7 38.4
2004 766 42.0 18.2 39.8
2005 735 43.5 16.9 40.7
2006 735 44.5 16.5 41.2
2007 687 44.0 15.6 n/a
2008 747 47.8 15.6 43.2
2009 608 47.8 12.7 65.8
2010 589 45.8 12.8 52.1
2011 568 39.5 14.3 49.6
2012 568 36.5 15.5 47.7
2013 593 37.0 16.0 50.1
2014 563 37.0 15.2 47.8
2015 572 38.0 15.0 49.5
2016 584 36.0 16.2 51.5
2017 598 37.0 16.1 53
2018 606 37.0 16.3 54.8
2019 592 37.0 16.0 57.1
2020 583 33.0 17.6 54.5
2021 529 34.0 15.5 57.1
2022 551 33.0 16.6 53.4
2023 546 38.5 14.1 57.5

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 Southmoreland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (4.7%) $8,606 (95.3%) $9,034
2020 $356 (3.8%) $8,892 (96.1%) $9,249
2021 $216 (2.1%) $9,862 (97.9%) $10,077
2022 $616 (6.0%) $9,703 (94.0%) $10,318

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southmoreland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 795th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 845th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Southmoreland Elementary School)63.256
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southmoreland Elementary School)68.458.9
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Southmoreland Elementary School)41.634.6
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Southmoreland Elementary School)87.566.1
 21.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southmoreland Elementary School)61.147.3
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Southmoreland Elementary School)4451.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southmoreland Elementary School)6255.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Southmoreland Elementary School)49.147.6
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Southmoreland Elementary School)87.566.1
 21.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southmoreland Elementary School)63.754
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592546
 7.8%
African American54
 20%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White554512
 7.6%
Two or More Races2420
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%57.5%
 0.4%


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Students who attend Southmoreland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southmoreland Middle School
High : Southmoreland Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended Southmoreland Elementary School.

Students at Southmoreland Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Southmoreland Elementary School ranks 845th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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