Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Big Spring Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Big Spring 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 Big Spring Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Big Spring Middle School is ranked #1282 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Big Spring Middle School?
543 students attend Big Spring Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Big Spring Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Spring Middle School?
Big Spring Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Spring Middle School offer ?
Big Spring Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Spring Middle School part of?
I love middle school! We have lots of sports and arts programs to choose from including: band,chorus,field hockey,track and football.The subjects include Science,Math,Social Studies and Language Arts. The teachers are nice and helpful. The school is quite large but not very hard to navaigate through.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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