Summary:
The city of Newville, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools that are part of the Big Spring School District, which includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 256 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district are Big Spring Middle School, which ranks 248 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and has a 4-star rating, and Mount Rock Elementary School, which ranks 319 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and also has a 4-star rating. These two schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on PSSA test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math.
While the district as a whole performs reasonably well, there are notable differences in test scores and funding between the schools. Newville Elementary School has lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other elementary schools. Additionally, the schools in the district have a predominantly white student population, which may suggest a lack of diversity and potentially unequal access to educational opportunities for minority students.
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