Southmoreland Middle School

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Southmoreland Middle School ranks 402 nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southmoreland Middle School is a public middle school in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, serving 414 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Yough School District, which is ranked 383 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southmoreland Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.2%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower percentage of minority students. The school has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 70th out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 (5-star rating) to 402nd out of 893 in 2022-2023 (3-star rating). The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as white students (455th out of 681), low socioeconomic status students (341st out of 874), and disabled students (342nd out of 660), suggest that the school may be struggling to support the academic achievement of these groups.

Southmoreland Middle School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (37.6%), Science (52.5%), and English Language Arts (47.1%) for all grades were lower than the state and district averages. When compared to nearby top-performing middle schools, such as Wendover Middle School and Harrold Middle School, Southmoreland Middle School generally performs below these schools. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (54.11%) may contribute to these academic challenges, and the school may need to implement targeted strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683

(724) 887-2029

District: Southmoreland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,619

Students who attend Southmoreland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Southmoreland Senior High School

Feeder schools for Southmoreland Middle School:

Elementary:	Southmoreland Elementary School
	Southmoreland Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southmoreland Middle School ranks better than 55% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.87. (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 (94.2%), two or more races (3.6%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southmoreland Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Southmoreland Middle School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southmoreland Middle School is $11,619.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southmoreland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southmoreland Middle School 402^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Southmoreland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Southmoreland School District:

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

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Rank History for Southmoreland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Southmoreland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	75.47	181^st	825	78.1%
2012	79.39	127^th	834	84.8%
2013	82.55	83^rd	758	89.1%
2014	82.18	83^rd	728	88.6%
2015	82.10	109^th	835	86.9%
2016	87.23	79^th	870	90.9%
2017	88.57	70^th	877	92.0%
2018	87.61	70^th	861	91.9%
2019	83.96	111^th	891	87.5%
2021	43.71	469^th	797	41.2%
2022	55.99	400^th	883	54.7%
2023	55.87	402^nd	893	55.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southmoreland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.38	341^st	874	61.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southmoreland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.02	342^nd	660	48.2%

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Rank History for White students at Southmoreland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.29	455^th	681	33.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Southmoreland Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	450	12	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	472
2011	435	17	6	4	3	0	0	465
2012	426	12	6	8	2	0	0	454
2013	425	9	4	8	2	2	0	450
2014	417	7	3	5	1	0	0	433
2015	419	7	3	7	1	0	0	437
2016	407	5	2	4	1	0	0	419
2017	415	7	4	6	0	0	2	434
2018	404	7	2	2	0	0	4	419
2019	435	7	2	2	0	0	9	455
2020	434	3	0	3	0	0	15	455
2021	436	2	1	3	0	0	15	457
2022	402	1	3	5	0	0	14	425
2023	390	4	2	3	0	0	15	414

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	472	29.3	16.0	44.1
2011	465	33.0	14.0	42.8
2012	454	31.0	14.6	48.7
2013	450	37.0	12.1	52
2014	433	36.5	11.8	46.9
2015	437	36.0	12.1	47.8
2016	419	38.0	11.0	50.4
2017	434	38.5	11.2	53
2018	419	38.0	11.0	50.8
2019	455	36.0	12.6	51.2
2020	455	35.5	12.8	54.5
2021	457	34.5	13.2	54
2022	425	31.5	13.4	55.1
2023	414	30.2	13.6	54.1

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	472	29.3	16.0	44.1
2011	465	33.0	14.0	42.8
2012	454	31.0	14.6	48.7
2013	450	37.0	12.1	52
2014	433	36.5	11.8	46.9
2015	437	36.0	12.1	47.8
2016	419	38.0	11.0	50.4
2017	434	38.5	11.2	53
2018	419	38.0	11.0	50.8
2019	455	36.0	12.6	51.2
2020	455	35.5	12.8	54.5
2021	457	34.5	13.2	54
2022	425	31.5	13.4	55.1
2023	414	30.2	13.6	54.1

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 Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$167 (1.6%)	$10,511 (98.4%)	$10,678
2020	$122 (1.2%)	$9,799 (98.8%)	$9,921
2021	$62 (0.6%)	$9,848 (99.4%)	$9,910
2022	$1,009 (8.7%)	$10,610 (91.3%)	$11,619

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southmoreland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 402^nd of 893 Middle schools	32.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Southmoreland Middle School)	65.2	44.3	20.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southmoreland Middle School)	78.9	43.6	35.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Southmoreland Middle School)	54.3	34.9	19.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southmoreland Middle School)	68.2	50.4	17.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Southmoreland Middle School)	49.2	32.8	16.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Southmoreland Middle School)	70.8	52.5	18.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southmoreland Middle School)	74.6	47.5	27.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Southmoreland Middle School)	56.6	37.6	19%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Southmoreland Middle School)	70.8	52.5	18.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southmoreland Middle School)	74.2	47.1	27.1%
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	455	414	9%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	435	390	10.3%
Two or More Races	9	15	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	54.1%	2.9%

Schools Near Southmoreland 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
Southmoreland Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2029	414	30	13.6	54.1%	390 (94.2%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	55.9	402^nd of 893 public middle schools	55.0%		56	400^th of 883 public middle schools	54.7%	2			44.3	34.9	32.8	37.6		52.5	52.5			43.6	50.4	47.5	47.1	$11,619	$1,009	$10,610
Ramsay Elementary School	Public	4-6	300 Eagle Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	385	24	16.3	42.9%	361 (93.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)	53.0	49.6	49.5			50.6	76.5		76.5	54.1	52.2	59.2			55.0	$11,087	$589	$10,498
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	310	21	14.8	43.9%	300 (96.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	63	321^st of 893 public middle schools	64.1%		60.8	343^rd of 883 public middle schools	61.2%	22				39.7	20.9	30.0		65.9	65.9				48.2	60.9	54.7	$15,775	$838	$14,938
Connellsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	Locust Street Extension	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-8910	948	66	14.3	100.0%	874 (92.2%)	22 (2.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	37.3	577^th of 893 public middle schools	35.4%		31.4	599^th of 883 public middle schools	32.2%	22			27.3	22.9	25.9	25.4		50.9	50.9			35.9	37.2	37.4	36.8	$18,236	$3,120	$15,116
Yough Intrmd/Middle School School	Public	5-8	171 Route 31	Ruffs Dale	15679	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5164	576	43	13.3	45.7%	530 (92.0%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	63.3	317^th of 893 public middle schools	64.5%		58.5	376^th of 883 public middle schools	57.4%	59		41.6	33.3	31.3	22.9	32.0		58.5	58.5		59.3	61.5	66.0	61.3	62.0	$15,774	$629	$15,145
Frazier Middle School	Public	6-8	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	240	19	12.8	47.1%	225 (93.8%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	55.3	410^th of 893 public middle schools	54.1%		53	430^th of 883 public middle schools	51.3%	20			23.0	37.9	20.5	26.6		65.0	65.0			48.6	54.6	55.9	53.0	$19,122	$904	$18,217
Wendover Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Wendover Jr High Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 838-4070	428	31	13.9	32.2%	400 (93.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	87.6	82^nd of 893 public middle schools	90.8%		91.6	47^th of 883 public middle schools	94.7%	35			62.5	47.9	50.0	53.7		69.3	69.3			74.5	76.9	68.8	73.2	$17,532	$581	$16,951
Belle Vernon Area Middle School	Public	7-8	500 Perry Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	334	23	14.3	46.1%	294 (88.0%)	10 (3.0%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	71.7	227^th of 893 public middle schools	74.6%		60.3	348^th of 883 public middle schools	60.6%	121				30.4	34.1	32.2		65.3	65.3				64.6	64.1	64.4	$13,539	$752	$12,787
West Hempfield Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Northumberland Road	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2140	400	30	13.1	44.0%	364 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.0%)	76.9	178^th of 893 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	185^th of 883 public middle schools	79.0%	7			53.1	43.5	35.6	43.6		65.9	65.9			67.0	67.7	56.5	63.6	$17,827	$589	$17,238
Greensburg-Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N Main St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	599	46	13.0	51.9%	455 (76.0%)	36 (6.0%)	32 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.2%)	55.4	408^th of 893 public middle schools	54.3%		61.5	330^th of 883 public middle schools	62.6%	78			40.7	36.6	16.1	31.5		61.5	61.5			57.7	50.1	43.5	50.7	$16,288	$1,975	$14,313

Frequently Asked Questions about Southmoreland Middle School

Is Southmoreland Middle School a good school?

Southmoreland Middle School ranks 402^nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Southmoreland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Southmoreland Middle School usually go on to attend Southmoreland Senior High School

How many students attend Southmoreland Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Southmoreland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Southmoreland Middle School?

Students at Southmoreland Middle School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races.

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