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Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th vs. Arcola Intrmd School

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School Overview

School
Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
833 South Lewis Road, Building
Royersford, PA 19468
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Arcola Intrmd School
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 1,288 students in grades 5-6, Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 654 students in grades 7-8, Arcola Intrmd School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-6
7-8
Total Students
1,288 students
654 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcola Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcola Intrmd School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcola Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Methacton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#205 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
#913 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcola Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in PA)
41%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area 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 Arcola Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area 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 Arcola Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
72%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcola Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arcola Intrmd School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
632
-
Grade 6 Students
656
-
Grade 7 Students
-
314
Grade 8 Students
-
340

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcola Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcola Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcola Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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