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#902 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 32% in state

Springhouse MS

Middle School · Parkland Sd · Allentown, PA

A Parkland Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

  • Math 57% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$18,910
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Springhouse MS score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency77%(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 67% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

30.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Springhouse MS 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,850/100K

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

$94,279

Median home value

$296,800

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18104; 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
Orefield MSEnrollment path unverified6.86–82.4 mi972Compare →
Trexler MSEnrollment path unverified3.26–82.9 mi814Compare →
Francis D Raub MSEnrollment path unverified3.26–83.0 mi877Compare →
Lehigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–123.0 mi296Compare →

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.

Parkland Sd

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#11 of 12
District spending per student
$18,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springhouse MS is listed in Parkland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springhouse MS

Springhouse MS is a public middle school in Allentown, PA, part of Parkland Sd, serving approximately 1,379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springhouse MS

What grades does Springhouse MS serve?

Springhouse MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Springhouse MS?

Springhouse MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhouse MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Springhouse MS is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springhouse MS rank in PA?

Springhouse MS ranks #902 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Springhouse MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Springhouse MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Springhouse MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springhouse MS has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Springhouse MS a charter school?

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

Is Springhouse MS a Title I school?

No, Springhouse MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springhouse MS?

30.8% of students at Springhouse MS 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,379
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lehigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 18104)
47,999
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
39.3
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 18104; 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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