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Schools in Jackson Township · Spring Grove Area School District

Jackson Township’s public schools outscore 78% of Pennsylvania districts

In Jackson Township, 49% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jackson Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#316of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
66%
▲ 11 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 13 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 4 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.8K
▼ 18% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.0
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
3,145 students on the public path
In brief

Jackson Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,795 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Spring Grove Area MS, then Spring Grove Area HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Rose of Lima School (private) and Pleasant Hill Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Jackson Township’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

A−: better than 78% of Pennsylvania school districts, #316 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1778)Better than 77%
Towns in York County (35)Better than 83%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,920 test results and a graduating class of 275 could put Jackson Township anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Jackson Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,846 in math, 1,993 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jackson Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Spring Grove El SchSpring Grove Area School DistrictA−
7–8Spring Grove Area MSSpring Grove Area School DistrictC+
9–12Spring Grove Area HSSpring Grove Area School DistrictA+

Jackson Township’s public schools are run by Spring Grove Area School District, which also serves Heidelberg, Jefferson, New Salem and North Codorus and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Spring Grove Area School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 3,854 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 15.0 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$17,795PA $21,758 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 55.1% · 1993 students tested
Math49%
State average 36.1% · 1846 students tested

Jackson Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Jackson Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Jackson TownshipA−Spring Grove Area
North CodorusA−Spring Grove Area
ParadiseA−Spring Grove Area
Spring GroveA−Spring Grove Area
HeidelbergA−Spring Grove Area
DoverB−Dover Area
West ManchesterC+West York Area

4 of the 6 neighbors share Spring Grove Area with Jackson Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Jackson Township

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Jackson Townshipby address
Spring Grove El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Spring Grove
A−
724 students16:1Rate it →
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch
Middle · Grades 5–6 · Spring Grove
B+
608 students16:1Rate it →
Spring Grove Area MS
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Spring Grove
C+
650 students15:1Rate it →
Spring Grove Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Spring Grove
A+
1,163 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Rose of Lima School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Thomasville
Private · Catholic
113 students16:1Rate it →
Pleasant Hill Christian School
Grades 1–12 · Spring Grove
Private · Religious
33 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Jackson Township’s schools

Are Jackson Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jackson Township children attend outscore 78% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #316 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Jackson Township in?

Spring Grove Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,854 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Jackson Township kids go to high school?

Spring Grove Area HS in Spring Grove, with 1,163 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Jackson Township’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Spring Grove Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Jackson Township spend per student?

$17,795 in Spring Grove Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Jackson Township?

Yes: St. Rose of Lima School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 113 students) and Pleasant Hill Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 33 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.