Southmoreland Junior High School (Closed 2010)

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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
344 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
97%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
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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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