Spring-Ford Area Sd School District
School District · Royersford, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#139 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,356
+$2,216 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
8,060 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Spring-Ford Area Sd ranks #139 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Spring-Ford Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spring City EL Sch (9.6/10), Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (7.7/10), and Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Spring-Ford Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +25.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Spring-Ford Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Spring-Ford Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring City EL Sch | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Upper Providence EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Royersford EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Limerick EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Oaks EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Brooke EL Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spring-Ford Area Sd
Spring-Ford Area Sd is a Royersford, Pennsylvania school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 8,060 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $20,356 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Spring-Ford Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spring City EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Spring-Ford Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.5% and ELA proficiency of 77.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Spring-Ford Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spring-Ford Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Spring-Ford Area Sd
11 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Royersford
- Total Enrollment
- 8,060
- Teachers (FTE)
- 611
- District spending per student
- $20,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Spring-Ford Area Sd has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spring-Ford Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Spring-Ford Area Sd is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Spring-Ford Area Sd's district-level spending was $20,356 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spring-Ford Area Sd is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Spring City EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Spring-Ford Area Sd with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Across schools in Spring-Ford Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spring-Ford Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Spring-Ford Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 11 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.7%
How we rate schools
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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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