Southern Columbia MS

www.scasd.us

401 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

401

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Columbia MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
376 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southern Columbia Area SD
Phone:	(570)356-3400
Website:	http://www.scasd.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 114