Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sporting Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sporting Hill El Sch serves the eastern part of Mechanicsburg, PA, covering an area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sporting Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sporting Hill Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Sporting Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sporting Hill Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sporting Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sporting Hill Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sporting Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sporting Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampden Elementary School, Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sporting Hill Elementary School?
580 students attend Sporting Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sporting Hill Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sporting Hill Elementary School?
Sporting Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sporting Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sporting Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sporting Hill Elementary School part of?
Sporting Hill Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.
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