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About this school
Southmoreland Middle School is
a town public school
in Scottdale, Pennsylvania that is part of Southmoreland School District.
It serves 410 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
1%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Southmoreland Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Southmoreland Middle School
$3,180
raised using DonorsChoose
6
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
50
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
books
Southmoreland Middle School has received support from
43 individuals from Pennsylvania and
7 individuals out-of-state.