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Windy Poplars School
Middle School
251 DECKER RD, Spring Mills, PA 16875
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
25:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
25:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Windy Poplars School
Middle School in Spring Mills · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Windy Poplars School
Windy Poplars School is a private middle school in Spring Mills, PA. Windy Poplars School serves approximately 25 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 25 students, Windy Poplars School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Windy Poplars School runs 25:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Windy Poplars School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Spring Mills
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Windy Poplars School (this school) | — |
| Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch | 7.4 |
| Penns Valley Area JSHS | 6.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Private · Amish
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Address
- 251 DECKER RD, Spring Mills, PA 16875
- Phone
- (717) 442-0952
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
251 DECKER RD, Spring Mills, PA 16875
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Windy Poplars School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Bellefonte Area MS (rated 5.7/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Bellefonte). Another option is SHADY MEADOW SCHOOL (rated 3.7/10, 7.5 miles away). Additionally, MAPLE HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL (rated 2.8/10, 5.2 miles away). For more schools in Spring Mills, see our Spring Mills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Hall-Potter El Sch Centre Hall | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| MEADOWS SCHOOL Centre Hall | 4.8 mi | 5.5 |
| MAPLE HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL Spring Mills | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Pleasant Gap El Sch Pleasant Gap | 5.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Central PA Institute of Science and Technology Pleasant Gap | 5.5 mi | — |
| HUBLER RIDGE SCHOOL Bellefonte | 7.4 mi | — |
| Marion-Walker El Sch Bellefonte | 7.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch Spring Mills | 6.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Penns Valley Area JSHS Spring Mills | 6.0 mi | 6.7 |
| SUNSET VIEW SCHOOL Howard | 8.8 mi | — |
| PEACH LANE AMISH SCHOOL Spring Mills | 7.3 mi | — |
| Bellefonte Area HS Bellefonte | 7.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Bellefonte Area MS Bellefonte | 7.5 mi | 5.7 |
| BACK MOUNTAIN AMISH SCHOOL Milroy | 8.9 mi | — |
| CENTRE COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bellefonte | 7.6 mi | 7.3 |
| SHADY MEADOW SCHOOL Spring Mills | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
| SUNNY MEADOW PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Howard | 9.5 mi | — |
| WOODSIDE SCHOOL Spring Mills | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| SHALE BANK AMISH SCHOOL Milroy | 9.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Bellefonte El Sch Bellefonte | 8.4 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16875 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,645
Median Home Value
$273,100
Median Rent
$905/mo
Population
3,692
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
86.4%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
46.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Windy Poplars School
What grades does Windy Poplars School serve?
Windy Poplars School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Windy Poplars School?
Windy Poplars School has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windy Poplars School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windy Poplars School is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Windy Poplars School a private school?
Yes, Windy Poplars 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 Windy Poplars School a religious school?
Windy Poplars School has a Amish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Phone
- (717) 442-0952
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