Average
#1395 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
Big Spring MS
Middle School · Big Spring Sd · Newville, PA
A Big Spring Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
43 Mount Rock Rd, Newville, PA 17241
- Math 38% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Big Spring MS score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Big Spring MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average360/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,371
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Spring Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Yellow Breeches Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Big Spring Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Spring MS is listed in Big Spring SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Spring MS
Big Spring MS is a public middle school in Newville, PA, part of Big Spring Sd, serving approximately 543 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,395 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Spring MS
What grades does Big Spring MS serve?
Big Spring MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Spring MS?
Big Spring MS has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Spring MS is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Spring MS rank in PA?
Big Spring MS ranks #1,395 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Big Spring MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Spring MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Spring MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Spring MS has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Big Spring MS a charter school?
No, Big Spring MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Spring MS a Title I school?
No, Big Spring MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Spring MS?
42.5% of students at Big Spring MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (717) 776-2471
- Area population (ZIP 17241)
- 11,094
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.