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#840 of 873 private schools in PA

Sproul Road School

Middle School · Kirkwood, PA

A private middle school in Kirkwood, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.

Private

238 SPROUL RD, Kirkwood, PA 17536

  • 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Enrollment30
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sproul Road School 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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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

$69,500

Median home value

$329,500

Median rent

$1,321/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Country View SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–81.1 mi26Compare →
Misty Meadow SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–82.5 mi23Compare →
Hill Road SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–73.0 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sproul Road School is listed in Kirkwood, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sproul Road School

Sproul Road School is a private middle school in Kirkwood, PA, serving approximately 30 students in grades 1st-8th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sproul Road School

What grades does Sproul Road School serve?

Sproul Road School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Sproul Road School?

Sproul Road School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sproul Road School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sproul Road School is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sproul Road School rank in PA?

Sproul Road School ranks #840 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Sproul Road School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sproul Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sproul Road School a private school?

Yes, Sproul Road School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sproul Road School a religious school?

Sproul Road School has a Amish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
37% M / 63% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lancaster County
Area population (ZIP 17536)
3,680
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
37.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 17536; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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