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Chambersburg Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,101 students in Chambersburg Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chambersburg Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
9,101 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
561 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Chambersburg Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#438 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
117 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,165 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
673 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
5,458 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
667 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
700
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
594
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
671
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
651
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
704
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
682
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
716
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
682
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
726
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
751
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
764
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
710
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
750
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$143 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,708
$23,665
Spending / Student
$15,730
$23,089
Best Chambersburg Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Guilford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3832 Scotland Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Fayetteville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 E Main St
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #99.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: #1010.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1111.
Falling Spring Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1212.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1313.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #1414.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1515.
Lurgan Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1717.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chambersburg Area SD School District?
Chambersburg Area SD School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,101 students.
What is the rank of Chambersburg Area SD School District?
Chambersburg Area SD School District is ranked #431 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chambersburg Area SD School District?
60% of Chambersburg Area SD School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chambersburg Area SD School District?
Chambersburg Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chambersburg Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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