South Middleton Sd School District
School District · Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating South Middleton Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Middleton Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Iron Forge EL Sch
Boiling Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boiling Springs HS
Boiling Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yellow Breeches MS
Boiling Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#193 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,856
$1,284 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,187 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
South Middleton Sd ranks #193 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. South Middleton Sd's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Iron Forge EL Sch (8.4/10), Boiling Springs HS (7.5/10), and Yellow Breeches MS (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Middleton Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Middleton Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Forge EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Boiling Springs HS | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Breeches MS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | W.g. Rice EL Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Middleton Sd
South Middleton Sd is a Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,187 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $16,856 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, South Middleton Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Iron Forge EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, South Middleton Sd students show an average math proficiency of 60.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Middleton Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Middleton Sd with test data.
Schools in South Middleton Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Boiling Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 2,187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Middleton Sd?
South Middleton Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Middleton Sd?
The average composite rating for South Middleton Sd is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Middleton Sd?
South Middleton Sd spends $16,856 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Middleton Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Middleton Sd is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Middleton Sd?
Iron Forge EL Sch is the highest-rated school in South Middleton Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in South Middleton Sd?
Across schools in South Middleton Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Middleton Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
South Middleton Sd has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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