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West Creek Hills Elementary School vs. Broad Street Elementary School

Should you attend West Creek Hills Elementary School or Broad Street Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Creek Hills Elementary School
400 Erford Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Broad Street Elementary School
200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

West Creek Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Broad Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Creek Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 219 students in grades 1-3, Broad Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-3
Total Students
584 students
219 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Broad Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Creek Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Broad Street Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Creek Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Broad Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Pennsboro Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Broad Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1455 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#806 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Creek Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Broad Street Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broad Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broad Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Creek Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Broad Street Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
100
-
Grade 1 Students
101
73
Grade 2 Students
102
79
Grade 3 Students
77
67
Grade 4 Students
98
-
Grade 5 Students
106
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Broad Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Broad Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Broad Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Broad Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Broad Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Creek Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Broad Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Creek Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Broad Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Creek Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Broad Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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