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South Mountain MS
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
709 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA 18103 · (484) 765-4301 · Part of Allentown City School District
Students
972
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about South Mountain MS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 19.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 55%
Location
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709 W Emaus Ave, Allentown
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6337
Grade 7334
Grade 8301
Enrollment over time
1,214’20
1,136’21
1,007’22
966’23
972’24
Down 19.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 73%Black 13%Two or more races 7%White 6%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.