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Middle school · Allentown, PA

South Mountain Middle School

Grades
6–8
Enrollment (2023-24)
966
Regular attendance
68.6%
District
Allentown

Regular attendance is the share of students present at least 90% of enrolled days (statewide average 79.6%). Source: Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25; enrollment and grades from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES).

Academic proficiency

Share of students scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA (grades 3-8), Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25. Black tick = state average.

Mathematics10.8%PA 41.7%
English / Language Arts18.5%PA 48.5%

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Common questions

What grades does South Mountain Middle School serve?

South Mountain Middle School is a middle school in the Allentown School District, located in Allentown, PA, serving grades 6–8.

How many students attend South Mountain Middle School?

About 966 students are enrolled at South Mountain Middle School (U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data, 2023-24 school year).

What is the attendance rate at South Mountain Middle School?

68.6% of South Mountain Middle School students are regularly present, enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days, versus 79.6% statewide (Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).

How does South Mountain Middle School perform academically?

On the PSSA (grades 3-8), 10.8% of South Mountain Middle School students scored proficient or advanced in math, and 18.5% in English/language arts (Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25). District-wide results are on the Allentown School District page.

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Elementary schools

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Middle schools

Francis D Raub Middle SchoolHarrison-Morton Middle SchoolTrexler Middle School

High schools

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School identity, grades, and enrollment: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data. Regular attendance: Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index (2024-25). Figures describe the school and may lag by a year or more: context for families, not a rating. Academic and safety detail is on the district hub.