Sandy Run MS vs Springfield Twp MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Run MS
Dresher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
Springfield Twp MS
Oreland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
| Measure | Sandy Run MS Dresher, Pennsylvania | Springfield Twp MS Oreland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 521 | #42 of 521 |
| National rank | #592 of 15,369 | #824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 962 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Dresher | Oreland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Run MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 84.5).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 22.6%).
- •Springfield Twp MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Sandy Run MS is the larger school with 962 students compared with 619.
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 Sandy Run MS better than Springfield Twp MS?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Run MS ranks higher (86.5 vs 84.5 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 Sandy Run MS and Springfield Twp MS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dresher and Oreland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandy Run MS: 962. Springfield Twp MS: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandy Run MS and Springfield Twp MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Sandy Run MS is 27th of 521 and Springfield Twp MS is 42nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).