Below Average
#2221 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Southmoreland Primary Center
Elementary School · Southmoreland Sd · Alverton, PA
A Southmoreland Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
1431 Water St, Alverton, PA 15612
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southmoreland Primary Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,842
Median home value
$127,100
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Carmel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–12 | 3.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Verna Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Mendon EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southmoreland Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southmoreland Primary Center is listed in Southmoreland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southmoreland Primary Center
Southmoreland Primary Center is a public elementary school in Alverton, PA, part of Southmoreland Sd, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,221 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southmoreland Primary Center
What grades does Southmoreland Primary Center serve?
Southmoreland Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Southmoreland Primary Center?
Southmoreland Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Primary Center is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southmoreland Primary Center rank in PA?
Southmoreland Primary Center ranks #2,221 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southmoreland Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southmoreland Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southmoreland Primary Center a charter school?
No, Southmoreland Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southmoreland Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Southmoreland Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southmoreland Primary Center?
66.4% of students at Southmoreland Primary Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (724) 887-2026
- Area population (ZIP 15612)
- 510
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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