SOUTHERN COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southern Columbia MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Southern Columbia Area SD school district, located in Catawissa, PA with about 461 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 29 teachers, Southern Columbia MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Southern Columbia Middle School, located in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, serves as a central component of the Southern Columbia Area School District. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and a supportive learning environment, the school is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The middle school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core academic subjects alongside opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and programs.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to fostering student growth, responsibility, and civic engagement. By leveraging its resources and a commitment to educational excellence, the middle school strives to prepare its students for future success in the high school setting and beyond. For families and community members, the school district maintains a centralized website that provides ongoing updates, resources, and information regarding school policies, calendar events, and academic initiatives.

For more information, contact Southern Columbia MS at (570) 356-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

810 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820-8410
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SOUTHERN COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Catawissa, PA with about 461 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
461
Teachers:
29.86
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 461 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHERN COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.