Southmoreland Junior High School serves 344 students in grades 7-8.
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 Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southmoreland Junior High School?
344 students attend Southmoreland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Southmoreland Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southmoreland Junior High School?
Southmoreland Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Junior High School offer ?
Southmoreland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Southmoreland Junior High School part of?
Southmoreland Junior High School is part of Southmoreland School District.
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