Serving 548 students in grades 2-5, Southmoreland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southmoreland El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Scottdale, PA, covering approximately 42.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southmoreland Elementary School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating Lifelong Learners Ready For An Ever-Changing World
School Rankings
Southmoreland Elementary 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 Southmoreland Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1481 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southmoreland Elementary School's ranking?
Southmoreland Elementary School is ranked #1481 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Southmoreland Elementary School?
548 students attend Southmoreland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southmoreland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southmoreland Elementary School?
Southmoreland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southmoreland Elementary School offer ?
Southmoreland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southmoreland Elementary School part of?
Southmoreland Elementary School is part of Southmoreland School District.
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