BIG SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL

Big Spring MS is a public middle school that is part of the Big Spring SD school district, located in Newville, PA with about 589 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Big Spring MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Big Spring Middle School, located in Newville, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Big Spring School District. Situated on Mount Rock Road, the school focuses on the developmental needs of students in the middle grades, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school community emphasizes fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and programs that support a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural, tight-knit culture of the Cumberland County area. By maintaining a supportive environment, Big Spring Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success by emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and character building. The facility itself serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to the families residing in and around the Newville region.

For more information, contact Big Spring MS at (717) 776-2471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241-9412
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BIG SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Newville, PA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Big Spring SD
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
47.96
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 589 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.8%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.