A−
South Middleton School District
Public school districtGrades K–12
Serves South Middleton.
Students
2,136
Schools
4
Spent per student
$17,120
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$37.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about South Middleton School District
- School Grade A−: better than 77% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Spends 21% less per student than the PA average
- 13 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 5.4% since 2020
- Debt of $37.2M, about $17,397 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Hershey.
K–1Hershey Early Childhood CtrDerry Township School District
2–3Hershey Primary El SchDerry Township School District
6–8Hershey MSDerry Township School District
9–12Hershey HSDerry Township School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,120 per student · 21% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 70%State 26%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,026’20
2,079’21
2,167’22
2,171’23
2,136’24
Up 5.4% since 2020.
Students
White 77%Asian 13%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 2%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.