Southern Middle School vs. Spring Grove Area Middle School
Should you attend Southern Middle School or Spring Grove Area 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
School
Top Rankings
Southern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades 7-8, Southern Middle 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 36% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 635 students in grades 7-8, Spring Grove Area Middle 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
441 students
635 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1324 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
205
298
Grade 8 Students
236
334
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
