South Mountain MS

972 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Mountain Middle School, located at 709 W Emaus Ave in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Allentown School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering social and emotional development during these formative years. The school strives to create an environment that prepares its diverse student body for the rigor of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of a large urban district, South Mountain Middle School works to address the unique needs of its community by offering various support services and programs. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goal of promoting equitable access to education and encouraging student engagement. By integrating community involvement with classroom instruction, the school aims to help students build the foundational skills, character, and confidence necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

972

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mountain MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	707
Black	124
Asian	17
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
707 (72.7%)
Black
124 (12.8%)
Two or More
64 (6.6%)
White
58 (6.0%)
Asian
17 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-4301
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	972
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 337

Grade 7 334

Grade 8 301