Springfield Township Sd, PA

Original Research by School Decision on Springfield Township Sd

Springfield Township School District serves a mid-sized enrollment across kindergarten through twelfth grade in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Black, Hispanic, and Asian students. The district's grade-band structure changed in 2021 when a new Enfield Elementary School opened to house kindergarten through second grade, while Erdenheim Elementary now serves grades three through five. The middle and high schools remain in their established locations.

On state assessments, the district's performance is mixed. In English language arts across grades three through eight, proficiency stands at a level that puts Springfield Township above the midpoint among Montgomery County's districts. Mathematics proficiency is lower, sitting closer to the middle range of county performance. The gap between literacy and math attainment is notable, and a parent evaluating academic strength should examine how the district supports math instruction, particularly in the middle grades where the proficiency dips further.

One clear strength is attendance. The district's chronic absenteeism rate places it in the top quartile of county districts, suggesting that students are in classrooms regularly and families prioritize school engagement.

The district's spending per pupil is in the upper half of the middle range for county districts, indicating a commitment to resource allocation without being among the highest-spending neighbors. Financial pressures are becoming visible, though. The 2025-26 budget marked a shift from years of staying below the Pennsylvania Act 1 tax index cap to taking the full allowable increase. This change was driven in part by the expiration of federal COVID-relief funding in September 2024. Additionally, the district is funding a substantial renovation and addition to Springfield Township Middle School, with construction expected to conclude by the end of 2026. That project includes a performing arts center, special education suite, counseling center, fitness facility, and systems upgrades. The capital work is being partly financed through additional bond issuance, which will increase long-term debt service obligations.

The district's housing market is diverse. Weighted median home values across the district's service area span a wide range, from lower to upper-middle ranges depending on neighborhood and zip code. Rental availability is more limited in the data. The housing market in Montgomery County more broadly shows stable pricing with modest year-over-year appreciation, though recent supply has ticked upward and demand has moderated slightly.

For families considering the district, the combination of solid attendance, reasonable per-pupil resources, and recent capital investment in the middle school offers a grounded picture. The math proficiency gap and the shifting tax burden merit direct conversation with the district about curriculum and budget trajectory, particularly for families sensitive to property tax changes or those weighing options if math support is a priority.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,553

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 9%

White 73%

Asian 3%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

46%

—

Gr 4

42%

—

Gr 5

41%

—

Gr 6

43%

—

Gr 7

63%

—

Gr 8

51%

—

Gr 38

47%

—

Math

Gr 3

55%

—

Gr 4

54%

—

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

28%

—

Gr 7

40%

—

Gr 8

30%

—

Gr 38

37%

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Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield

Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm

Springfield Twp MS

Springfield Twp HS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

59%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

67%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$518,407

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$366K to $896K

vs. state typical1.81x

vs. national typical1.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
19038	Glenside	$469K	+1.1%	45.2%
19075	Oreland	$507K	+3.7%	23.7%
19031	Flourtown	$596K	+2.4%	20.8%
19444	Lafayette Hill	$633K	+2.0%	5.6%
19128	Philadelphia	$366K	+2.3%	2.5%
19034	Fort Washington	$751K	+1.9%	1.3%
19118	Philadelphia	$896K	+6.8%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,647/mo

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,610 to $2,443/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
19038	Glenside	$1,610	—	45.2%
19128	Philadelphia	$1,849	+3.4%	2.5%
19034	Fort Washington	$2,443	—	1.3%
19118	Philadelphia	$1,791	+4.8%	0.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,616/mo

Home price / national median income6.2x

Annual rent / national median income23.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$969/mo

Market Activity: Montgomery County

Median listing price$542,000

Median listing price YoY-1.4%

Median price per sq ft$259

Median days on market27.3 days

Median days on market YoY+9.0%

Active listings1,133

Active listings YoY+12.3%

New listings1,016

New listings YoY-1.6%

Pending listings1,359

Pending listings YoY+1.2%

Hotness: median listing price$530,107

Hotness: median listing price YoY-3.2%

Supply score96.7

Supply score YoY-0.2%

Demand score82.9

Demand score YoY-5.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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