Springhouse Middle School

Summary:

Springhouse Middle School is a public middle school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,344 students. As part of the highly-ranked Parkland School District, Springhouse Middle School consistently performs among the top 5% of middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievements and a diverse student population.

Springhouse Middle School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests compared to state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 57.4% in Math, 84.4% in Science, and 80.3% in English Language Arts, well above the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as Asian students (ranked 22nd out of 144 PA middle schools), African American students (ranked 4th out of 421 PA middle schools), and Hispanic students (ranked 19th out of 362 PA middle schools).

Springhouse Middle School's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.67% White, 6.4% African American, 17.71% Hispanic, 20.91% Asian, and 4.17% two or more races, sets it apart from many of the surrounding schools in the area. This diversity likely contributes to the school's strong performance, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural understanding. In contrast, nearby schools like Orefield Middle School and Harrison-Morton Middle School have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1200 Springhouse Rd
       Allentown, PA  18104-2199


(610) 351-5700

District: Parkland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,372 Help


Students who attend Springhouse Middle School usually attend:

High:    Parkland High School

Feeder schools for Springhouse Middle School:

Elementary:    Cetronia School
    Fogelsville School
    Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School
    Kratzer School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,344

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Asian:
20.9%
Hispanic:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Springhouse Middle School ranks better than 96.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.65. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Springhouse Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Asian (20.9%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springhouse Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springhouse Middle School is $17,372.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Springhouse Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Springhouse Middle School 33rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Springhouse Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Parkland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkland School District 31st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Springhouse Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.15 43rd 643 93.3%
2004 90.78 33rd 663 95.0%
2005 90.50 40th 687 94.2%
2006 89.30 30th 736 95.9%
2007 88.07 29th 749 96.1%
2008 87.32 37th 753 95.1%
2009 84.09 66th 770 91.4%
2010 86.32 34th 805 95.8%
2011 86.06 39th 825 95.3%
2012 85.94 36th 834 95.7%
2013 82.60 81st 758 89.3%
2014 83.39 70th 728 90.4%
2015 88.39 59th 835 92.9%
2016 91.45 42nd 870 95.2%
2017 92.70 28th 877 96.8%
2018 93.04 27th 861 96.9%
2019 92.96 30th 891 96.6%
2021 90.76 45th 797 94.4%
2022 94.79 24th 883 97.3%
2023 93.65 33rd 893 96.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.99 16th 187 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.66 38th 874 95.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.10 62nd 660 90.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.62 22nd 144 84.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.96 4th 421 99.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.42 19th 362 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Springhouse Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.00 46th 681 93.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Review counts

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Open Quote I made a lot of memories while I was stuck here (Years 20117-18, 18-19, currently in the 19-20 school year). I appreciate all that the staff have done and the valuable lessons I have learned. Thank you SMS! Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, October 25, 2019

Open Quote According to my Sms teacher friend the Principal has her group of favorites and cannot make her own disciplinary or executive decisions without consulting the district admin. It’s either lack of confidence or brown-nosing. You would think after 10 years of leading a building the principal would be able to be decisive and not have to be mentored anymore unless she’s banking on a district admin position. Let’s just hope she takes her doctorate that the taxpayers paid for elsewhere. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 6, 2017

Open Quote Principal does not deal with bullying issues. She says she investigates but nothing changes. Emails are not returned for days. Our son felt alienated and unprotected. She cares about the cheerleaders and it may be heresay but the cheerleading coach is a relative of hers. I find it also ironic that the female assistant principal is in the principal's her inner social circle. And I thought they didn't practice nepotism at Parkland. I also would like to know why some clubs get total financing to national events but others don't. Maybe the principal is relatives with (or who would even think) sleeping with someone at the ad center or business office Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Open Quote The principal doesn't know what's going on. She doesn't keep track of teachers updating grades or websites. There supposedly is an anti-bullying campaign, but my daughters were bullied their entire three years. Another disappointment is students aren't prepared for the high school math, due to grade inflation. Lack of consistency and communication are the principal's biggest faults. I only wish we had bought the first house we saw in OMS. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 27, 2013

Open Quote Stay away from this school. They may tout high test scores but it turns a blind eye to bullying. The principal doesn't deal with the issues and emails aren't returned promptly. The common excuse is it must have gone to my junk email. The Department of Education reports that 25 percent of American students say they were bullied at least once a day and my daughter is an example of this at Springhouse. The principal says they are disciplining bullies. Yet, this is ineffective because it creates a hostile environment. You can ask my daughter if you need proof.My child had to endure bullying and suffered from low self-esteem and her ability to learn and be successful at school diminished. Beware if you go here,, you must educate your child about bullying behaviors; because the principal does nothing. Whatever happened to the old principal, this never happened when he was here... Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, October 29, 2012

Open Quote Tragedy struck our school and we received great support from the crisis team. The problem is, the staff letter we received didn't come from the acting principal. Why did principal Minotti take time from her sabbatical to write the email? Does she want to be a hero? When is it okay for someone to come in and work when they want to be a hero and still get paid for their leave of absence? Why didn't the school board consider the acting principal Holmes or Evans for the principal's position when they were going through the interview process? The acting principal Evans worked as a teacher with us at Springhouse, was a dean of students and knows us well and is more than capable of filling this position. The other perk is Evans never taken a leave of absence for anything and is professional, committed and impartial. The wrong person was chosen for this job. We are a vessel in need of a new captain. I'm jumping overboard to another school or district. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, September 28, 2012

Open Quote As a taxpayer I am appalled to think a district as prestigious and budget conscientious as Parkland would allow this to happen. How can someone effectively lead a school if they are gone on 2 half year sabbaticals and 3 leaves of absences. What a waste of taxpayers money! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2012

Open Quote Initially I used this site to help me look for a school. That's when we met the best principal our children ever had, Mr. Troutman. Needless to say we were quite upset when he went to OMS but agree with the previous posting, he was able to keep SMS afloat and micromanaged it, which I am thankful for. I'm glad to hear Mr. Holmes will be principal again and Mr. Bartman as well. I don't think too many parents would be upset if this set-up was kept indefinitely. The positive aspect of this is they are both are parents of older students in the district and they don't take a lot of time off. They're always available and return phone calls promptly. In my humble opinion, SMS was better managed with a male principal and according to our kids, they behave better in the presence of a male administrator. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 12, 2012

Open Quote My son had a great experience with Mr. Holmes at the reigns this year. A strong male influence is what SMS needed again. Likewise, we met Mr. Bartman one time, and our son only has had positive things to say about him as well. After the ordeal our daughter went through while principal Minotti was there and the bullying by the cheerleaders we had contemplated moving to OMS. In our two of our three children's careers at SMS, the principal has been on 3 child rearing leaves and now two semesters of sabbaticals. There is a lot to be desired in the administration. Typically, the administration was not available after school hours and if you telephoned the school after the students were dismissed, it was the same.We were relieved to learn that Mr. Troutman was still in control of SMS when he went to OMS. Everyone knows he ran the show and micromanaged the school from OMS which gave parents solace in a period of uncertainty. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Open Quote I have to agree with the previous submissions. There is a lack of continuity in discipline due to the inconsistency by administration. This is a result of extended sabatticals and family leave of absences. I tried calling one time to speak to the principal before she left about the length of school programs and the call was never returned. We have grandchildren in both middle schools and we have seen growth in discipline issues including facebook, harassment, bullying at SMS. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Open Quote SMS went downhill when the administration changed from Mr. Troutman. It will never be the same. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Springhouse Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 761 14 58 10 0 n/a n/a 0 843
2001 660 10 49 18 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2002 724 16 76 25 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2003 724 16 76 25 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2004 792 22 83 24 2 n/a n/a 0 923
2005 762 29 91 32 4 n/a n/a 0 918
2006 738 23 87 39 5 n/a n/a 0 892
2007 728 35 97 51 1 n/a n/a 0 912
2008 727 46 109 71 2 n/a n/a 0 955
2009 787 56 133 76 1 n/a n/a 0 1053
2010 805 59 150 83 2 n/a n/a 0 1099
2011 822 65 150 85 0 1 0 0 1123
2012 809 59 140 114 1 1 21 0 1145
2013 824 58 156 121 1 2 24 0 1186
2014 834 49 168 123 0 2 32 0 1208
2015 824 56 195 130 0 0 35 0 1240
2016 792 59 213 146 0 0 38 0 1248
2017 751 75 244 157 0 0 42 0 1269
2018 769 67 233 161 4 0 52 0 1286
2019 747 78 224 168 2 1 52 0 1272
2020 752 88 198 196 1 2 59 0 1296
2021 684 89 235 198 2 1 67 0 1276
2022 699 85 262 229 0 3 56 0 1334
2023 681 86 281 238 0 2 56 0 1344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Springhouse Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 843 52.0 16.2 4.7
2001 737 49.0 15.0 5.2
2002 842 50.6 16.6 7.6
2003 842 50.6 16.6 7.6
2004 923 56.7 16.3 4.9
2005 918 59.9 15.3 7
2006 892 58.0 15.4 7.8
2007 912 63.0 14.5 7.5
2008 955 64.1 14.9 11.8
2009 1053 70.2 15.0 11.9
2010 1099 69.6 15.7 13.4
2011 1123 72.7 15.4 16
2012 1145 73.2 15.6 17.6
2013 1186 80.6 14.7 18.3
2014 1208 77.9 15.4 17.6
2015 1240 83.0 14.9 20.3
2016 1248 77.0 16.2 22.3
2017 1269 80.0 15.8 21.2
2018 1286 85.4 15.0 21.9
2019 1272 87.0 14.6 23.1
2020 1296 86.9 14.9 25.7
2021 1276 84.8 15.0 27.3
2022 1334 88.9 14.9 24.3
2023 1344 86.5 15.5 29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Springhouse Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 843 52.0 16.2 4.7
2001 737 49.0 15.0 5.2
2002 842 50.6 16.6 7.6
2003 842 50.6 16.6 7.6
2004 923 56.7 16.3 4.9
2005 918 59.9 15.3 7
2006 892 58.0 15.4 7.8
2007 912 63.0 14.5 7.5
2008 955 64.1 14.9 11.8
2009 1053 70.2 15.0 11.9
2010 1099 69.6 15.7 13.4
2011 1123 72.7 15.4 16
2012 1145 73.2 15.6 17.6
2013 1186 80.6 14.7 18.3
2014 1208 77.9 15.4 17.6
2015 1240 83.0 14.9 20.3
2016 1248 77.0 16.2 22.3
2017 1269 80.0 15.8 21.2
2018 1286 85.4 15.0 21.9
2019 1272 87.0 14.6 23.1
2020 1296 86.9 14.9 25.7
2021 1276 84.8 15.0 27.3
2022 1334 88.9 14.9 24.3
2023 1344 86.5 15.5 29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Springhouse Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $58 (0.4%) $13,820 (99.6%) $13,877
2020 $70 (0.5%) $13,941 (99.5%) $14,011
2021 $72 (0.4%) $16,173 (99.6%) $16,245
2022 $634 (3.6%) $16,738 (96.4%) $17,372

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springhouse Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 33rd of 893 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Springhouse Middle School)65.662.4
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Springhouse Middle School)85.681.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Springhouse Middle School)6759.9
 7.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Springhouse Middle School)84.579.4
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Springhouse Middle School)55.349.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Springhouse Middle School)84.684.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Springhouse Middle School)85.679.6
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Springhouse Middle School)62.757.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Springhouse Middle School)84.684.4
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Springhouse Middle School)85.280.3
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12721344
 5.7%
African American7886
 10.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian224281
 25.4%
Hispanic168238
 41.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White747681
 8.8%
Two or More Races5256
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%29.2%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Springhouse Middle School

Students who attend Springhouse Middle School usually go on to attend Parkland High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,344 students attended Springhouse Middle School.

Students at Springhouse Middle School are 51% White, 21% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Springhouse Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 33rd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.


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