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#2726 of 2,846 schools in PA

Spring Cove MS

Middle School · Spring Cove Sd · Roaring Spring, PA

A Spring Cove Sd middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

185 Spring Cove Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673

  • Math 23% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,419
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Spring Cove MS score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Spring Cove 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low218/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roaring Spring), 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

$69,119

Median home value

$154,700

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Claysburg-kimmel JR HSEnrollment path unverified4.87–84.8 mi120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Spring Cove Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Cove MS is listed in Spring Cove SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Cove MS

Spring Cove MS is a public middle school in Roaring Spring, PA, part of Spring Cove Sd, serving approximately 373 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,726 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Cove MS

What grades does Spring Cove MS serve?

Spring Cove MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Spring Cove MS?

Spring Cove MS has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Cove MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Cove MS is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Cove MS rank in PA?

Spring Cove MS ranks #2,726 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Spring Cove MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Cove MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Spring Cove MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Cove MS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spring Cove MS a charter school?

No, Spring Cove MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Cove MS a Title I school?

No, Spring Cove MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Cove MS?

53.6% of students at Spring Cove 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
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Blair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 16673)
5,066
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
43.4
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 16673; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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