Top Rankings
South Middleton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,171 students in South Middleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Middleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,171 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Middleton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
79%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,591 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,547
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,591
$23,119
Best South Middleton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Iron Forge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Academy Street Suite 200
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
W.g. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Gr: K-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Yellow Breeches Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Middleton School District?
South Middleton School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,171 students.
What is the rank of South Middleton School District?
South Middleton School District is ranked #127 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Middleton School District?
79% of South Middleton School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Middleton School District?
South Middleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Middleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,591 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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