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Springhouse Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Springhouse Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 1,379 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Parkland School District, which is ranked 40th out of 606 school districts in the state, Springhouse consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania.

Springhouse Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with a statewide ranking between 24th and 61st out of over 800 middle schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic achievement. Springhouse's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages, with 57.6% of students proficient or better in Math and 72.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively.

Springhouse Middle School also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, often placing in the top 10-30 middle schools in the state for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's dropout rates are very low, ranging from 0.3% to 1.6% over the past few years, well below the state average. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Orefield Middle School and Lower Macungie Middle School, Springhouse Middle School consistently outperforms its peers, making it an exceptional choice for families in the Allentown area.

1,329

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,689

Per pupil spending ?

32%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Springhouse Rd
Allentown, PA 18104-2199

(610) 351-5700

District: Parkland School District

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
	More...
	Parkway Manor School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Asian:

19.4%

Hispanic:

18.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (65% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg68%

Pennsylvania avg45%

61^st of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 7%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Parkland School District

40^th of 606Parkland School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.5	61 of 873	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.3	46 of 891	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	33 of 893	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	24 of 883	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	90.8	45 of 797	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	30 of 891	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	93.0	27 of 861	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	92.7	28 of 877	96.8%	★★★★★
2016	91.5	42 of 870	95.2%	★★★★★
2015	88.4	59 of 835	92.9%	★★★★★
2014	83.4	70 of 728	90.4%	★★★★★
2013	82.6	81 of 758	89.3%	★★★★☆
2012	85.9	36 of 834	95.7%	★★★★★
2011	86.1	39 of 825	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.3	34 of 805	95.8%	★★★★★
2009	84.1	66 of 770	91.4%	★★★★★
2008	87.3	37 of 753	95.1%	★★★★★
2007	88.1	29 of 749	96.1%	★★★★★
2006	89.3	30 of 736	95.9%	★★★★★
2005	90.5	40 of 687	94.2%	★★★★★
2004	90.8	33 of 663	95.0%	★★★★★
2003	89.2	43 of 643	93.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	11 of 393	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	8 of 408	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	99.0	4 of 421	99.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	32 of 138	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	24 of 145	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	22 of 144	84.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	32 of 643	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	51 of 672	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	79.1	62 of 660	90.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	68.6	25 of 150	83.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.8	68 of 835	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	51 of 860	94.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.0	27 of 348	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	21 of 362	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	19 of 362	94.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	71 of 843	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	38 of 877	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	38 of 874	95.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	62 of 839	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	40 of 870	95.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.3	23 of 174	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	90.2	16 of 199	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	16 of 187	91.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	84.9	81 of 649	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.9	53 of 673	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	46 of 681	93.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)97th percentile+4 vs school

Disabled (2025)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile~ school

White (2025)88th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)87th percentile-6 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)83rd percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2025)77th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+24 vs state

Math58%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schools Near Springhouse Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Springhouse Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Springhouse Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 351-5700	1,329	89	14.9	32.0%	707 (53.2%)	69 (5.2%)	242 (18.2%)	258 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.9%)	91.5	61^st of 873 public middle schools	93.0%		92.3	46^th of 891 public middle schools	94.8%	15		65.2	60.9	46.5	57.6		73.1	74.9	68.8	72.2	$19,689	$529	$19,160
Orefield Middle School	Public	6-8	2675 PA Route 309	Orefield	18069	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 351-5750	1,034	76	13.5	34.5%	650 (62.9%)	44 (4.3%)	206 (19.9%)	83 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.7%)	84.3	110^th of 873 public middle schools	87.4%		82.9	117^th of 891 public middle schools	86.9%	7		70.2	49.1	36.6	53.0		68.9	63.6	60.7	64.6	$23,810	$531	$23,280
Trexler Middle School	Public	6-8	851 N 15th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4601	771	55	14.0	105.6%	39 (5.1%)	86 (11.2%)	597 (77.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.4%)	7.9	827^th of 873 public middle schools	5.3%		8.1	822^nd of 891 public middle schools	7.7%	5		5.9	2.6	2.7	3.7		17.4	11.1	14.8	14.4	$20,994	$3,377	$17,617
Francis D Raub Middle School	Public	6-8	102 S Saint Cloud St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5301	876	59	14.8	100.2%	39 (4.5%)	118 (13.5%)	656 (74.9%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.2%)	8.4	815^th of 873 public middle schools	6.6%		8.2	820^th of 891 public middle schools	8.0%	5		10.9	3.7	3.1	5.8		14.2	13.1	11.0	12.6	$19,824	$3,189	$16,636
Whitehall-Coplay Middle School	Public	6-8	2930 Zephyr Blvd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 439-1439	975	65	15.0	102.4%	381 (39.1%)	90 (9.2%)	397 (40.7%)	47 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	55 (5.6%)	55.1	383^rd of 873 public middle schools	56.1%		54.8	418^th of 891 public middle schools	53.1%	35		31.7	32.2	33.2	32.4		46.0	43.4	51.2	47.0	$16,506	$1,033	$15,473
Salisbury Middle School	Public	5-8	3301 Devonshire Rd	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Salisbury Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 791-0830	448	37	12.1	49.1%	240 (53.6%)	26 (5.8%)	131 (29.2%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.4%)	60.7	328^th of 873 public middle schools	62.4%		55.8	406^th of 891 public middle schools	54.4%	78	45.4	28.1	35.6	25.9	33.6	46.4	57.6	56.2	52.9	53.3	$21,522	$573	$20,948
Lower Macungie Middle School	Public	6-8	6299 Lower Macungie Road	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 395-8593	1,041	87	11.9	40.7%	646 (62.1%)	49 (4.7%)	246 (23.6%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.5%)	80	138^th of 873 public middle schools	84.2%		78.5	156^th of 891 public middle schools	82.5%	18		47.2	49.5	31.2	42.8		70.2	69.8	60.4	66.8	$19,242	$213	$19,029
Harrison-Morton Middle School	Public	6-8	137 N 2nd St	Allentown	18101	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5701	704	52	13.5	94.7%	49 (7.0%)	76 (10.8%)	520 (73.9%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.7%)	10	789^th of 873 public middle schools	9.6%		9.2	809^th of 891 public middle schools	9.2%	20		7.2	6.8	8.4	7.4		10.5	13.4	19.9	14.5	$23,798	$3,828	$19,970
South Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	709 W Emaus Ave	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4301	972	71	13.6	99.4%	58 (6.0%)	124 (12.8%)	707 (72.7%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (6.6%)	13.2	751^st of 873 public middle schools	14.0%		14.3	744^th of 891 public middle schools	16.5%	7		17.7	7.3	7.1	10.8		22.1	15.3	18.2	18.5	$20,946	$3,369	$17,577
Catasauqua Middle School	Public	5-8	850 Pine street	Catasauqua	18032	Lehigh County	Catasauqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 264-4341	477	32	14.9	98.1%	224 (47.0%)	35 (7.3%)	179 (37.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.1%)	46.9	475^th of 873 public middle schools	45.6%		41.5	544^th of 891 public middle schools	38.9%	69	27.4	33.0	32.4	23.9	29.0	22.1	34.9	49.5	40.7	36.6	$18,331	$1,123	$17,208

Frequently Asked Questions about Springhouse Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Springhouse Middle School?

Students at Springhouse Middle School are 53% White, 19% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Springhouse Middle School attend?

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

What district is Springhouse Middle School in?

Parkland School District

Is Springhouse Middle School a good school?

Yes. Springhouse Middle School ranks in the top 7.0% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend Springhouse Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,329 students attended Springhouse Middle School.

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