Springhouse MS

sms.parklandsd.org/

1,344 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Springhouse Middle School, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a prominent part of the Parkland School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The faculty and staff emphasize a comprehensive curriculum that aims to challenge students intellectually while preparing them for the transition to high school within the Parkland community.

Beyond academics, Springhouse Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and social responsibility among its student body.

1,344

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springhouse MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	238
Black	86
Asian	281
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	2

White
681 (50.7 %)
Asian
281 (20.9 %)
Hispanic
238 (17.7 %)
Black
86 (6.4 %)
Two or More
56 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parkland SD
Phone:	(610)351-5700
Website:	http://sms.parklandsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 449

Grade 7 467

Grade 8 428