Top Rankings
South Western SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,221 students in South Western SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Western SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,221 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Western SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
227 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
169 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
3,576 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
309
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
327
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
333
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
359
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
331
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,908 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,830
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,908
$23,089
Best South Western SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #22.
Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5778 Blooming Grove Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Baresville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Sanford Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
West Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Emory H Markle MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #66.
Park Hills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 W Granger St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Western SD School District?
South Western SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,221 students.
What is the rank of South Western SD School District?
South Western SD School District is ranked #247 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Western SD School District?
85% of South Western SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Western SD School District?
South Western SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Western SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,908 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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