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#1383 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 49% in state

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch

Middle School · Spring Grove Area Sd · Spring Grove, PA

A Spring Grove Area Sd middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1480 Roth Church Rd, Spring Grove, PA 17362

  • Math 48% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$17,404
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Grove Area Intrmd 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$96,438

Median home value

$258,700

Median rent

$1,183/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17362; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River Rock Academy Inc-spring GrovePrivate · tuition6.81–120.8 mi49Compare →
Garbers Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition6.11–112.3 mi65Compare →
Pleasant Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.4 mi28Compare →
Old Paths Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated53.1 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Spring Grove Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$17,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is listed in Spring Grove Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is a public middle school in Spring Grove, PA, part of Spring Grove Area Sd, serving approximately 611 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch

What grades does Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch serve?

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch rank in PA?

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch ranks #1,383 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch a charter school?

No, Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch a Title I school?

No, Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?

38.3% of students at Spring Grove Area Intrmd 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
611
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 17362)
14,020
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
46.2
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 17362; 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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