South Mountain MS
Reported Enrollment
1,007
students
District
Allentown City SD
County Context Score
64/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
709 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA, 18103
School District
Allentown City SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 420228002793
- District ID
- 4202280
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,007 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
South Mountain MS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Lehigh County has 80 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 21 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What South Mountain MS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Allentown City SD, Lehigh County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for South Mountain MS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Allentown City SD.
1,007 students
South Mountain MS reports 1,007 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 16 other middle schools in Lehigh County with enrollment data, 14 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 757 students.
17 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 781 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
21 district schools
Allentown City SD lists 14 primary, 4 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
14
Middle
4
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside Allentown City SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is South Mountain MS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Allentown City SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for South Mountain MS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the South Mountain MS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare South Mountain MS with nearby schools?
South Mountain MS should be compared with 17 middle schools in Lehigh County, plus other schools in Allentown City SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for South Mountain MS?
Before using South Mountain MS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Allentown City SD.
Part of Allentown City SD
South Mountain MS is one of 21 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 15,928 students across 21 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
21
Reported Enrollment
15,928
21 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Hiram W Dodd El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Jefferson El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lehigh Parkway El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Mosser El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Muhlenberg El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Ritter El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Roosevelt El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Union Terrace El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Washington El Sch1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Central El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Lehigh County Schools
County Context Score
64/100
County-level composite across 80 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.