Serving 650 students in grades 7-8, Spring Grove Area Middle School 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Grove Area Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 92.9 square miles in Spring Grove, PA. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Grove Area Middle School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spring Grove Area Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Grove Area Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1322 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Grove Area Middle School's ranking?
Spring Grove Area Middle School is ranked #1322 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Grove Area Middle School often compared to?
Spring Grove Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Middle School, West York Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Grove Area Middle School?
650 students attend Spring Grove Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spring Grove Area Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Grove Area Middle School?
Spring Grove Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Grove Area Middle School offer ?
Spring Grove Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Grove Area Middle School part of?
Spring Grove Area Middle School is part of Spring Grove Area School District.
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