Southern Columbia Area Sd School District
School District · Catawissa, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#140 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,798
$1,342 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,207 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
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. The district invests $16,798 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, 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 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Columbia Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 59.8% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Catawissa
- Total Enrollment
- 1,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Southern Columbia Area Sd spends $16,798 per student per year.
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 8.0/10.
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 59.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in PA
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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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