Top Rankings
South Middleton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,167 students in South Middleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Middleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Middleton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
157 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
35 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,811 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
144
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,581 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,625 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,581
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,625
$23,073
Best South Middleton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boiling Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #22.
Iron Forge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Academy Street Suite 200
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Grades: 3-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
W.g. Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Grades: K-2
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Yellow Breeches Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Middleton School District?
South Middleton School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of South Middleton School District?
South Middleton School District is ranked #106 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Middleton School District?
84% of South Middleton School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Middleton School District?
South Middleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Middleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,625 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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