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Southern Columbia Middle School vs. Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Should you attend Southern Columbia Middle School or Mount Carmel Area Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southern Columbia Middle School
810 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades 5-8, Southern Columbia Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades 7-8, Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
7-8
Total Students
382 students
260 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Columbia Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Columbia Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Columbia Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Columbia Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southern Columbia Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Carmel Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#923 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#2145 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Columbia Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in PA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Columbia Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southern Columbia Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Carmel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Columbia Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southern Columbia Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Carmel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Columbia Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southern Columbia Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Carmel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southern Columbia Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
96
-
Grade 6 Students
91
-
Grade 7 Students
106
134
Grade 8 Students
89
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Columbia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southern Columbia Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Carmel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Columbia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southern Columbia Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Carmel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Columbia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southern Columbia Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Carmel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Columbia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southern Columbia Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Carmel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Columbia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southern Columbia Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Carmel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Columbia Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southern Columbia Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Carmel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Columbia Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southern Columbia Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Carmel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Columbia Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southern Columbia Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Carmel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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