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#497 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Springfield Twp HS

High School · Springfield Township Sd · Erdenheim, PA

A Springfield Township Sd high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1801 E Paper Mill Rd, Erdenheim, PA 19038

  • Math 31% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation23.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$22,115
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Springfield Twp HS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
90%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Springfield Twp HS 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$113,464

Median home value

$387,800

Median rent

$1,407/mo

College educated

55.9%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·47 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
La Salle College High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.29–120.7 mi1,141Compare →
Martin Saints Classical High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.49–121.1 mi48Compare →
Carson Valley Childrens AidPrivate · tuition8.18–121.2 mi57Compare →
Mount St Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition6.69–121.2 mi480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Springfield Township Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$22,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springfield Twp HS is listed in Springfield Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield Twp HS

Springfield Twp HS is a public high school in Erdenheim, PA, part of Springfield Township Sd, serving approximately 770 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield Twp HS

What grades does Springfield Twp HS serve?

Springfield Twp HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springfield Twp HS?

Springfield Twp HS has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Twp HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Twp HS is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield Twp HS rank in PA?

Springfield Twp HS ranks #497 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Springfield Twp HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Twp HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Springfield Twp HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Twp HS has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Springfield Twp HS a charter school?

No, Springfield Twp HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springfield Twp HS a Title I school?

No, Springfield Twp HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield Twp HS?

23.9% of students at Springfield Twp HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
770
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 19038)
32,157
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 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 19038; 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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