Castor Gardens MS vs Springhouse MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castor Gardens MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,318 students
Springhouse MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students
| Measure | Castor Gardens MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Springhouse MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #501 of 521 | #81 of 521 |
| National rank | #14312 of 15,369 | #1520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,329 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 61% |
| city | Philadelphia | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springhouse MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 16.7).
- •Springhouse MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Springhouse MS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 33%).
- •Springhouse MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 96.3%).
- •Springhouse MS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Springhouse MS is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 1,318.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castor Gardens MS better than Springhouse MS?
On the Success Index (US), Springhouse MS ranks higher (79.8 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castor Gardens MS and Springhouse MS?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castor Gardens MS: 1,318. Springhouse MS: 1,329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castor Gardens MS and Springhouse MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Castor Gardens MS is 501st of 521 and Springhouse MS is 81st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).