South Park MS

spms.sparksd.org

580 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

South Park Middle School, located at 2500 Stewart Rd in South Park, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the South Park School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social development for students in the middle grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while supporting their transition through early adolescence.

Beyond its core academic program, South Park Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school’s official website provides families with comprehensive resources, including information on extracurricular activities, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through a combination of focused instruction and a commitment to maintaining a supportive school culture, South Park Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong communication with parents and the surrounding South Park community.

580

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Park MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	13
Black	39
Asian	42
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
473 (81.6%)
Asian
42 (7.2%)
Black
39 (6.7%)
Hispanic
13 (2.2%)
Two or More
10 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	South Park SD
Phone:	(412)655-3111
Website:	http://spms.sparksd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 140

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 142