For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 420 students in 15683, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 15683, PA is Southmoreland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 15683 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15683, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15683, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southmoreland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15683, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15683, PA include Southmoreland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15683?
1 public middle schools are located in 15683.
What is the racial composition of students in 15683?
15683 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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