Enrollment
1,012
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Media, PA
Springton Lake Ms
Federal NCES profile for Springton Lake Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422055006625
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springton Lake Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Media · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Springton Lake Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springton Lake Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Media, PA.
School address
District: Rose Tree Media Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422055006625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springton Lake Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springton Lake Ms
Springton Lake Ms is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Media, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,012 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rose Tree Media Sd spends $21,567 per pupil, 20% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Rose Tree Media Sd also operates Penncrest Hs (1,255 students) and Glenwood El Sch (586 students) alongside Springton Lake Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springton Lake Ms compares
Springton Lake Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,567
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Springton Lake Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rose Tree Media Sd, which includes Springton Lake Ms.
$21,567
Per student
+20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 17.6%
Federal 3.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Springton Lake Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penncrest Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Media El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Tree El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springton Lake Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springton Lake Ms
How many students attend Springton Lake Ms?
Springton Lake Ms has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Media, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springton Lake Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Springton Lake Ms is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springton Lake Ms?
14.4% of students at Springton Lake Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springton Lake Ms?
The largest demographic group at Springton Lake Ms is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Media, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springton Lake Ms?
Springton Lake Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springton Lake Ms rank among public schools in Media?
By Resource Investment Index, Springton Lake Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Media, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Media on the city page.
Is Springton Lake Ms a good school?
Springton Lake Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rose Tree Media Sd?
Besides Springton Lake Ms, Rose Tree Media Sd also operates Penncrest Hs (1,255 students), Glenwood El Sch (586 students), and Media El Sch (488 students). See the Rose Tree Media Sd district page for the complete list.
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