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Marple Newtown Sr. High School vs. Springfield High School

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School Overview

School
Marple Newtown Sr. High School
120 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Springfield High School
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Marple Newtown Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12, Marple Newtown Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,364 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,245 students
1,364 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marple Newtown Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marple Newtown Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Springfield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marple Newtown Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marple Newtown Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marple Newtown School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#706 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#105 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marple Newtown Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Springfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
76%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marple Newtown Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marple Newtown Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marple Newtown Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in PA)
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marple Newtown Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Springfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marple Newtown Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Springfield High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
304
337
Grade 10 Students
332
329
Grade 11 Students
304
354
Grade 12 Students
305
344

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Springfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Springfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marple Newtown Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Springfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marple Newtown Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Springfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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