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#1489 of 2,846 schools in PA

Spring Forge Intrd Sch

Middle School · Northeastern York Sd · Manchester, PA

A Northeastern York Sd middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 South Hartman Street, Manchester, PA 17345

  • Math 49% vs PA 43% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$16,368
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Spring Forge Intrd Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
43%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Forge Intrd Sch 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,556

Median home value

$204,900

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17345; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Sinking Springs EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.14–64.1 mi623Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northeastern York Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$16,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Forge Intrd Sch is listed in Northeastern York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Forge Intrd Sch

Spring Forge Intrd Sch is a public middle school in Manchester, PA, part of Northeastern York Sd, serving approximately 466 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,489 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Forge Intrd Sch

What grades does Spring Forge Intrd Sch serve?

Spring Forge Intrd Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Spring Forge Intrd Sch?

Spring Forge Intrd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Forge Intrd Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Forge Intrd Sch is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Forge Intrd Sch rank in PA?

Spring Forge Intrd Sch ranks #1,489 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Spring Forge Intrd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Forge Intrd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Forge Intrd Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Forge Intrd Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spring Forge Intrd Sch a charter school?

No, Spring Forge Intrd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Forge Intrd Sch a Title I school?

No, Spring Forge Intrd Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Forge Intrd Sch?

49.8% of students at Spring Forge Intrd Sch 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 17345)
8,106
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
38.9
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 17345; 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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