Top Rankings
West Shore 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 13 public schools serving 7,505 students in West Shore 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 West Shore SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
13 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
7,505 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
523 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Shore 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 92% has increased from 90% 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
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
153 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
840 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
388 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
5,739 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
364 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
497
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
533
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
581
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
535
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
628
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
572
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
537
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
580
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
604
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
654
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
579
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
617
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
588
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,629 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,602
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,629
$23,089
Best West Shore SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Red Mill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Red Mill Rd
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Fishing Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1325 Carlisle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-9860
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-9860
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Red Land Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Cliff High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Carlisle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #77.
Rossmoyne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Rossmoyne Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Allen MiddleSchool
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Gettysburg Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1500
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Crossroads MiddleSchool
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 932-1295
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 932-1295
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1111.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Old Trail Rd
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-2111
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-2111
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Walnut St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-8040
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-8040
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1313.
New Cumberland MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Shore SD School District?
West Shore SD School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,505 students.
What is the rank of West Shore SD School District?
West Shore SD School District is ranked #265 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 West Shore SD School District?
77% of West Shore SD School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Shore SD School District?
West Shore SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Shore SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,629 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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