For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,466 students in Big Spring SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Big Spring SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,466 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Big Spring SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
22 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,296 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
163
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,009 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,140
$23,665
Spending / Student
$21,009
$23,089
Best Big Spring SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Flat Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Centerville Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Newville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Steelstown Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Big Spring MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Spring SD School District?
Big Spring SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,466 students.
What is the rank of Big Spring SD School District?
Big Spring SD School District is ranked #179 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Spring SD School District?
93% of Big Spring SD School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Spring SD School District?
Big Spring SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Big Spring SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,009 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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