North Star East Middle School vs. Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
Should you attend North Star East Middle School or Somerset Area Jr-sr High 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
School
Top Rankings
North Star East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 5-8, North Star East 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 1,088 students in grades 6-12, Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-12
Total Students
271 students
1,088 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#984 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
52
-
Grade 6 Students
66
138
Grade 7 Students
83
156
Grade 8 Students
70
148
Grade 9 Students
-
168
Grade 10 Students
-
171
Grade 11 Students
-
128
Grade 12 Students
-
179
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
98%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
