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Southern Columbia Middle School

Southern Columbia Area SD · Columbia County · 810 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820.0

(570)356-3400

8/10
#108
Rank 108 out of 520
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #124 · 76th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #98 · 81st percentile
Science8/10 · #102 · 78th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Columbia County, Southern Columbia Middle School serves the tight-knit communities along the Susquehanna River with consistently strong academics across the board. Families who value a smaller-school feel with genuinely solid test scores — particularly in math and science — will find a lot to like here, and the school's 79th percentile ranking puts it well ahead of most middle schools in Pennsylvania. Catawissa itself is quiet and rural, the kind of place where kids grow up knowing their teachers and neighbors, making it a natural fit for families looking to plant roots in a close community rather than a bustling suburb.

Student Demographics

357 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
339 (95%)
Hispanic
8 (2%)
Multiple Races
7 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged137 (38%)
Students with Disabilities69 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

368
Enrollment
35.6
Teachers (FTE)
10.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #493 · 5th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.