Springhouse MS

Springhouse MS is one of the sizable middle-grades schools in Allentown, Pennsylvania, overseen by Parkland SD, with 1,329 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 594 students per school, that is 124% above typical.

Parkland SD runs 12 schools in total, collectively educating 9,975 students. Springhouse MS is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Springhouse MS lists that the largest single group is White at 53%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 19% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 89 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.9:1. The state averages around 13.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 32% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Lehigh County (around 70%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

With demographic context factored in, Springhouse MS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 63.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 67.7%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Lehigh County put median household earnings sit near $80,079, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Springhouse MS is one of 83 public schools in Lehigh County (combined enrollment of about 56,984 students).

The closest other public school is Parkway Manor Sch, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Springhouse MS comes 4th of 8 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 58.3%.

Springhouse MS operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Springhouse MS's enrollment has expanded 3% since 2018, when it stood at 1,286 (now 1,329). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 60% to 53%.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.