Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Area 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)73%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Somerset Area Middle School?
572 students attend Somerset Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Somerset Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Area Middle School?
Somerset Area Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Area Middle School offer ?
Somerset Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Area Middle School part of?
Somerset Area Middle School is part of Somerset Area School District.
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