Chambersburg Area Sd School District
School District · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
13 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
13 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Chambersburg Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chambersburg Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Guilford Hills EL Sch
Chambersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marion EL Sch
Chambersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Franklin EL Sch
Chambersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#297 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,924
$3,216 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
9,301 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Chambersburg Area Sd ranks #297 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Chambersburg Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Guilford Hills EL Sch (8.9/10), Marion EL Sch (7.7/10), and New Franklin EL Sch (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 98% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Chambersburg Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chambersburg Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chambersburg Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guilford Hills EL Sch | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Marion EL Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | New Franklin EL Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hamilton Heights EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Falling Spring EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | South Hamilton EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Benjamin Chambers EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Fayetteville EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Stevens EL Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chambersburg Area Sd
Chambersburg Area Sd is a Chambersburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 9,301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. District-level spending was $14,924 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Chambersburg Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Guilford Hills EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Chambersburg Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chambersburg Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chambersburg Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Chambersburg Area Sd
17 schoolsElementary Schools13
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Chambersburg
- Total Enrollment
- 9,301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- District spending per student
- $14,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Chambersburg Area Sd has 17 schools in total — 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chambersburg Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Chambersburg Area Sd is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Chambersburg Area Sd's district-level spending was $14,924 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chambersburg Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chambersburg Area Sd is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Guilford Hills EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Chambersburg Area Sd with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Across schools in Chambersburg Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chambersburg Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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