Serving 615 students in grades 7, spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center's student population of 615 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center's ranking?
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center is ranked #452 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center often compared to?
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade centeris often viewed alongside schools like spring-ford Middle School 8th grade center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center?
615 students attend spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center?
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center offer ?
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center offers enrollment in grades 7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center part of?
spring-ford Middle School 7th grade center is part of Spring-Ford Area School District.
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