SOUTH MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

South Mountain MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 972 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, South Mountain MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Mountain Middle School, located at 709 W Emaus Ave in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Allentown School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering social and emotional development during these formative years. The school strives to create an environment that prepares its diverse student body for the rigor of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of a large urban district, South Mountain Middle School works to address the unique needs of its community by offering various support services and programs. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goal of promoting equitable access to education and encouraging student engagement. By integrating community involvement with classroom instruction, the school aims to help students build the foundational skills, character, and confidence necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact South Mountain MS at (484) 765-4301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103-6778
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Allentown, PA with about 972 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Allentown City SD
Total Students:
972
Teachers:
72.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 972 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.9%
Black or African American
13.5%
White
10.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.