- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottdale, PA
Southmoreland Ms
Federal NCES profile for Southmoreland Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422241006978
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southmoreland Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
Southmoreland Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southmoreland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422241006978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Southmoreland Ms held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422241006978 · Scottdale, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.7:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Southmoreland Shs (566 students)
Southmoreland Ms held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southmoreland Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southmoreland
Southmoreland Shs
566 students
- Southmoreland
Southmoreland El Sch
548 students
- This school
Southmoreland Ms
410 students
- Southmoreland
Southmoreland Primary Center
277 students
What this shows Southmoreland Ms reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southmoreland Ms compares
Southmoreland Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,563
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Southmoreland Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southmoreland Sd reports $15,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southmoreland Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoreland Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southmoreland El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southmoreland Primary Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southmoreland Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southmoreland Ms
How many students attend Southmoreland Ms?
Southmoreland Ms has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Ms is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southmoreland Ms?
50.2% of students at Southmoreland Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southmoreland Ms?
The largest demographic group at Southmoreland Ms is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Scottdale, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southmoreland Ms?
Southmoreland Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Southmoreland Sd?
Besides Southmoreland Ms, Southmoreland Sd also operates Southmoreland Shs (566 students), Southmoreland El Sch (548 students), and Southmoreland Primary Center (277 students). See the Southmoreland Sd district page for the complete list.