Emory H Markle Middle School vs. South Western Sr. High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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South Western Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 1,046 students in grades 6-8, Emory H Markle 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 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12, South Western Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
1,046 students
1,380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#627 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
56%
Graduation Rate
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96%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
343
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Grade 7 Students
365
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Grade 8 Students
337
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Grade 9 Students
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331
Grade 10 Students
-
352
Grade 11 Students
-
349
Grade 12 Students
-
348
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
79%
81%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%