Springfield Twp Middle School

1901a E Paper Mill Rd
Oreland, PA 19075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Springfield Twp Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springfield Twp Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Springfield Twp Middle School's student population of 623 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
623 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Springfield Twp Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Twp Middle School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1118 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Springfield Twp Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield Twp Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield Twp Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Springfield Twp Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Springfield Twp Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
14%
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White
71%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Springfield Twp Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Springfield Twp Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springfield Twp Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield Twp Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield Twp Middle School's ranking?
Springfield Twp Middle School is ranked #1118 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Springfield Twp Middle School often compared to?
Springfield Twp Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Run Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Springfield Twp Middle School?
623 students attend Springfield Twp Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Springfield Twp Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Twp Middle School?
Springfield Twp Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Springfield Twp Middle School offer ?
Springfield Twp Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Springfield Twp Middle School part of?
Springfield Twp Middle School is part of Springfield Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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