Orefield Middle School vs. Springhouse Middle School
Should you attend Orefield Middle School or Springhouse Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Orefield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Springhouse Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 917 students in grades 6-8, Orefield Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,344 students in grades 6-8, Springhouse Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
917 students
1,344 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#380 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
292
449
Grade 7 Students
316
467
Grade 8 Students
309
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
21%
% Hispanic
21%
18%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
65%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%