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 37% (majority Black).
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%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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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