Southern Columbia Area Sd School District
School District · Catawissa, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Southern Columbia Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Columbia Area 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.
Hartman EL Ctr
Catawissa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Columbia MS
Catawissa · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Columbia HS
Catawissa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#89 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,798
$1,342 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,207 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Southern Columbia Area Sd ranks #89 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Southern Columbia Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hartman EL Ctr (8.2/10), Southern Columbia MS (7.4/10), and Southern Columbia HS (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southern Columbia Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Columbia Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartman EL Ctr | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Southern Columbia MS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Southern Columbia HS | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Columbia Area Sd
Southern Columbia Area Sd is a Catawissa, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $16,798 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Southern Columbia Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hartman EL Ctr, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Columbia Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 66.1% and ELA proficiency of 72.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Columbia Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Columbia Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Southern Columbia Area Sd
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Catawissa
- Total Enrollment
- 1,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Southern Columbia Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Southern Columbia Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Southern Columbia Area Sd is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Southern Columbia Area Sd's district-level spending was $16,798 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Columbia Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Columbia Area Sd is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Hartman EL Ctr is the highest-rated school in Southern Columbia Area Sd with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Across schools in Southern Columbia Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Columbia Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Southern Columbia Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.3%
How we rate schools
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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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