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South Side Middle School

4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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 189 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

South Side Middle School's student population of 189 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Black

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 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1558 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
36%
57%
55%
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Side Middle School's ranking?
South Side Middle School is ranked #1558 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
189 students attend South Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Side Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 10:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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