Top Rankings
Springfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,382 students in Springfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,382 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Springfield School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
348 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
162 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
267 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,446 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
284
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
331
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
338
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
374
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
335
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
329
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
352
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,262
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,326
$23,073
Best Springfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sabold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 E Thomson Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Grades: 2-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Scenic Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Hillview Dr
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Grades: 2-5
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Springfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,375 students
Rank: #44.
Richardson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 W Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6300
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Literacy Center
Magnet School
210 W Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 690-3100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 690-3100
Grades: K-1
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield School District?
Springfield School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,382 students.
What is the rank of Springfield School District?
Springfield School District is ranked #23 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield School District?
79% of Springfield School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield School District?
Springfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Springfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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