South Mountain MiddleSchool

709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, South Mountain MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Mountain MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

South Mountain MiddleSchool's student population of 1,136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

South Mountain MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mountain MiddleSchool is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#2519 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
38%
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11-19%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Mountain MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
75%
14%
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Black
13%
14%
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White
7%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of South Mountain MiddleSchool and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Mountain MiddleSchool's ranking?
South Mountain MiddleSchool is ranked #2519 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are South Mountain MiddleSchool often compared to?
South Mountain MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trexler MiddleSchool, Francis D Raub MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend South Mountain MiddleSchool?
1,136 students attend South Mountain MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Mountain MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain MiddleSchool?
South Mountain MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Mountain MiddleSchool offer ?
South Mountain MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Mountain MiddleSchool part of?
South Mountain MiddleSchool is part of Allentown City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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