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Spring Grove Area School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 8 towns

Serves North Codorus, Jackson, Paradise, Heidelberg, Spring Grove, New Salem, Seven Valleys and Jefferson.

Students
3,854
Schools
6
Spent per student
$17,795
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
15:1
Debt
$43.6M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Spring Grove Area School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 77% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
  • Spends 18% less per student than the PA average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Debt of $43.6M, about $11,306 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency45%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$17,795 per student · 18% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 38%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 62%State 34%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
3,790’20
3,858’21
3,931’22
3,921’23
3,854’24

About steady.

Students
White 81%Hispanic 8%Black 5%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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