Very Good
#787 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Boiling Springs HS
High School · South Middleton Sd · Boiling Springs, PA
A South Middleton Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 Academy Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
- Math 44% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boiling Springs HS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
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.
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Where Boiling Springs HS 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,803
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rock Academy-carlislePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
South Middleton Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boiling Springs HS is listed in South Middleton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boiling Springs HS
Boiling Springs HS is a public high school in Boiling Springs, PA, part of South Middleton Sd, serving approximately 744 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boiling Springs HS
What grades does Boiling Springs HS serve?
Boiling Springs HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Boiling Springs HS?
Boiling Springs HS has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs HS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boiling Springs HS rank in PA?
Boiling Springs HS ranks #787 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Boiling Springs HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Boiling Springs HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Boiling Springs HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boiling Springs HS has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Boiling Springs HS a charter school?
No, Boiling Springs HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boiling Springs HS a Title I school?
No, Boiling Springs HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boiling Springs HS?
32.8% of students at Boiling Springs HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (717) 258-6484
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17007)
- 6,291
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 17007; 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
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