Very Good
#225 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 19% in state
Springfield Middle
Middle School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1711 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Middle score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Springfield Middle 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mill), 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
$111,323
Median home value
$416,100
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comenius School for Creative LeadershipPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Knoll MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 921 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Fort Mill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 635 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #17 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springfield Middle is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Middle
Springfield Middle is a public middle school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 701 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Middle
What grades does Springfield Middle serve?
Springfield Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Springfield Middle?
Springfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Middle rank in SC?
Springfield Middle ranks #225 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Springfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Springfield Middle a charter school?
No, Springfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Middle a Title I school?
No, Springfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield Middle?
42.5% of students at Springfield Middle 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (803) 548-8199
- Area population (ZIP 29715)
- 43,855
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 29715; 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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