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Emory H Markle Middle School vs. South Western Sr. High School

Should you attend Emory H Markle Middle School or South Western Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Emory H Markle Middle School
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
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6/
10
Top 50%
South Western Sr. High School
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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South Western Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,021 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,356 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 14:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
1,021 students
1,356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emory H Markle Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Western Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emory H Markle Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Western Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emory H Markle Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Western Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emory H Markle Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Western School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Western Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Western School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1210 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#627 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emory H Markle Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Western Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
55%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emory H Markle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Western Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emory H Markle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Western Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emory H Markle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Western Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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96%
(Top 10% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Western Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emory H Markle Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Western Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
350
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Grade 7 Students
324
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Grade 8 Students
347
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Grade 9 Students
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345
Grade 10 Students
-
344
Grade 11 Students
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351
Grade 12 Students
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316

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emory H Markle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Western Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emory H Markle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Western Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emory H Markle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Western Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emory H Markle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Western Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emory H Markle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Western Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Western School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emory H Markle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Western Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emory H Markle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Western Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emory H Markle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Western Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Western School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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