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#1687 of 2,846 schools in PA
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr
Middle School · Spring-ford Area Sd · Royersford, PA
A Spring-ford Area Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Washington Street, Royersford, PA 19468
- Math 43% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average550/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royersford), 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
$106,261
Median home value
$383,500
Median rent
$1,688/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Kimberton Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Perkiomen Valley Ms-eastEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spring-ford Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr is listed in Spring-Ford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr is a public middle school in Royersford, PA, part of Spring-ford Area Sd, serving approximately 613 students in grades 8th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr
What grades does Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr serve?
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr serves students in grades 8th through 8th.
How many students attend Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr?
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr rank in PA?
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr ranks #1,687 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr a charter school?
No, Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr a Title I school?
No, Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr?
17.8% of students at Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr 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
- 8th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (610) 705-6002
- Area population (ZIP 19468)
- 28,050
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 19468; 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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