Southern Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend Southern Middle School or Central 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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Top Rankings
Southern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 759 students in grades 5-8, Southern 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,865 students in grades 5-8, Central 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
759 students
1,865 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2655 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2631 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
178
467
Grade 6 Students
204
443
Grade 7 Students
193
457
Grade 8 Students
184
498
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
86%
87%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
