Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center

700 Washington Street
Royersford, PA 19468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 655 students in grades 8, Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center's student population of 655 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#810 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
38%
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74%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
70%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center's ranking?
Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center is ranked #810 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center often compared to?
Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Spring-ford Middle School 7th Grade Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center?
655 students attend Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center?
Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center offer ?
Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center part of?
Spring-ford Middle School 8th Grade Center is part of Spring-Ford Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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