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Schools in Morton · Springfield School District

Morton’s public schools outscore 97% of Pennsylvania districts

Math proficiency in Morton’s districts is 63%, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Morton, 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.

#29of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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
82%
▲ 27 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 27 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 10 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▼ 26% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.8
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
4,405 students on the public path
In brief

Morton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 82% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,053 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

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 Morton’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 97% of Pennsylvania school districts, #29 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 97%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1758)Better than 100%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,294 test results and a graduating class of 348 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Morton’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,227 in math, 2,361 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–1Springfield Literacy Centerin SpringfieldNo scores
2–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA
6–8Richardson MSin SpringfieldB+
9–12Springfield HSin SpringfieldB+

Morton’s public schools are run by Springfield School District, which also serves Springfield. 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.

Springfield School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 4,405 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 15.8 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$16,053PA $21,758 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading82%
State average 55.1% · 2361 students tested
Math63%
State average 36.1% · 2227 students tested

Morton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MortonA+Springfield
SpringfieldA+Springfield
RidleyC+Ridley

Every school in Morton

5 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).

Also serving Mortonin other towns
Springfield Literacy Center
Elementary · Grades K–1 · Springfield
574 students16:1Rate it →
Scenic Hills El Sch
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Springfield
A
675 students15:1Rate it →
Sabold El Sch
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Springfield
A
641 students15:1Rate it →
Richardson MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Springfield
B+
1,081 students15:1Rate it →
Springfield HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Springfield
B+
1,434 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Morton’s schools

Are Morton’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Morton children attend outscore 97% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #29 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 100%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Morton in?

Springfield School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,405 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Morton kids go to high school?

Springfield HS in Springfield, with 1,434 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Morton’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Springfield School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Morton spend per student?

$16,053 in Springfield School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.