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Southmoreland School District

At a glance

349^thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 13

Better than 42% of Pennsylvania districts

Elementary 2 Middle 1 High 1Grades K-12

2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612·(724) 887-2005·All Pennsylvania district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 42.4% of districts

Schools

1,801

Students

Top rankedSouthmoreland Middle School192^nd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Biggest riser

Southmoreland Senior High School up 31 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Southmoreland School District in Pennsylvania consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals that Southmoreland Middle School is the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in the state and outperforming the district and state averages on PSSA tests in both math and English language arts.

In contrast, Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Senior High School appear to be the weaker performers, with lower rankings, ratings, and test scores compared to their peers statewide. The district also faces challenges with high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, which may impact student performance.

The data analysis also reveals variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, which may be areas for further investigation by the district. Overall, the insights highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the schools within the Southmoreland School District, providing valuable information that can inform strategic planning and resource allocation to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for all students.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southmoreland Primary Center	Public	K-1	1431 Water St	Alverton	15612	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 887-2026	277	19	14.6	64.3%	254 (91.7%)	4 (1.4%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)								(n/a)																		$13,369	$3,444	$9,925
Southmoreland Senior High School	Public	9-12	2351 Route 981	Alverton	15612	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2010	566	38	15.0	53.0%	531 (93.8%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	35.2	477^th of 681 public high schools	30.0%		30.6	508^th of 686 public high schools	25.9%	31	38.7	36.3	49.3															$15,973	$597	$15,376
Southmoreland Elementary School	Public	2-5	100 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 887-2021	548	35	15.5	64.4%	512 (93.4%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	32.9	1052^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	30.4%		46	926^th of 1526 public elementary schools	39.3%	126				48.4	17.3	39.8				35.4	45.6	19.7	37.6				34.4	$9,894	$1,075	$8,820
Southmoreland Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2029	410	31	13.4	61.0%	382 (93.2%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	73.4	192^nd of 873 public middle schools	78.0%		73.3	215^th of 891 public middle schools	75.9%	23							48.9	55.1	40.9	48.4				48.0	55.9	55.0	53.0	$13,021	$1,104	$11,917

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mount Pleasant Area School District	2.5 mi	5
Yough School District	5.02 mi	5	231^st
Connellsville Area School District	5.76 mi	6	448^th
Hempfield Area School District	6.3 mi	9	92^nd
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	6.45 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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