South Side High School is a public high school in Greene Township, Pennsylvania, United States. South Side provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the South Side Area School District.
Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, South Side 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Side MS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hookstown, PA, encompassing approximately 75.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Side Middle School's student population of 196 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
A Globally Connected, Innovative, Learning Community
School Rankings
South Side Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
16%
White
95%
60%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side Middle School's ranking?
South Side Middle School is ranked #1562 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are South Side Middle School often compared to?
South Side Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
196 students attend South Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Side Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Side Middle School offer ?
South Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Side Middle School part of?
South Side Middle School is part of South Side Area School District.
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