Hopewell Junior High School vs. South Side Middle School
Should you attend Hopewell Junior High School or South Side Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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South Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 5-8, Hopewell Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, South Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
645 students
189 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1558 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
190
-
Grade 6 Students
160
54
Grade 7 Students
134
67
Grade 8 Students
161
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
4%
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% White
86%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
