Serving 977 students in grades 6-8, Springton Lake Middle School 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 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Springton Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Springton Lake Middle School's student population of 977 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
977 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
Springton Lake Middle School 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 Springton Lake Middle School is 0.38, 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
#493 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Springton Lake Middle School is ranked #493 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Springton Lake Middle School often compared to?
Springton Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strath Haven Middle School, Haverford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Springton Lake Middle School?
977 students attend Springton Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Springton Lake Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springton Lake Middle School?
Springton Lake Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Springton Lake Middle School offer ?
Springton Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Springton Lake Middle School part of?
Springton Lake Middle School is part of Rose Tree Media School District.
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