For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,803 students in Southmoreland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Southmoreland School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,803 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Southmoreland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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 75-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
12 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,699 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
138
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,238 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,010
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,238
$23,119
Best Southmoreland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southmoreland Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Southmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Grades: 2-5
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: n/an/a
1431 Water St
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Grades: K-1
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southmoreland School District?
Southmoreland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,803 students.
What is the rank of Southmoreland School District?
Southmoreland School District is ranked #316 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southmoreland School District?
94% of Southmoreland School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southmoreland School District?
Southmoreland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southmoreland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,238 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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