Big Spring Sd School District
School District · Newville, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Big Spring Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Spring Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oak Flat EL Sch
Newville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mount Rock Elem Sch
Newville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newville EL Sch
Newville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#106 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,873
+$733 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,379 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Big Spring Sd ranks #106 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Big Spring Sd's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Flat EL Sch (8.5/10), Mount Rock Elem Sch (8.3/10), and Newville EL Sch (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Big Spring Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Big Spring Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Flat EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mount Rock Elem Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Newville EL Sch | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Big Spring HS | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Big Spring MS | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Spring Sd
Big Spring Sd is a Newville, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,379 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $18,873 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Big Spring Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Flat EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Big Spring Sd students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 66.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Spring Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Spring Sd with test data.
Schools in Big Spring Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Newville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 188
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Spring Sd?
Big Spring Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Spring Sd?
The average composite rating for Big Spring Sd is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Big Spring Sd?
Big Spring Sd spends $18,873 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Spring Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Spring Sd is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Spring Sd?
Oak Flat EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Big Spring Sd with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Big Spring Sd?
Across schools in Big Spring Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Big Spring Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring Sd has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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