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#1806 of 2,846 schools in PA

Springdale Jshs

High School · Allegheny Valley Sd · Springdale, PA

An Allegheny Valley Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

501 Butler Rd, Springdale, PA 15144

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation7.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$21,592
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Springdale Jshs score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Springdale Jshs 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 Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated897/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springdale), 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

$58,925

Median home value

$140,100

Median rent

$906/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley JshsEnrollment path unverified4.17–121.9 mi885Compare →
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.0 mi6Compare →
Plum ShsEnrollment path unverified7.69–122.9 mi1,249Compare →
Mary Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–93.1 mi220Compare →

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.

Allegheny Valley Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springdale Jshs is listed in Allegheny Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springdale Jshs

Springdale Jshs is a public high school in Springdale, PA, part of Allegheny Valley Sd, serving approximately 419 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,806 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springdale Jshs

What grades does Springdale Jshs serve?

Springdale Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Springdale Jshs?

Springdale Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Jshs is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springdale Jshs rank in PA?

Springdale Jshs ranks #1,806 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Springdale Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Springdale Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Springdale Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springdale Jshs has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springdale Jshs a charter school?

No, Springdale Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springdale Jshs a Title I school?

No, Springdale Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springdale Jshs?

100.0% of students at Springdale Jshs 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 15144)
3,939
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
52.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 15144; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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