Cumberland Valley Sd School District
School District · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#322 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,889
$3,251 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
10,234 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Cumberland Valley Sd ranks #322 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Cumberland Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shaull EL Sch (8.0/10), Green Ridge EL Sch (7.8/10), and Cumberland Valley HS (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Cumberland Valley Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cumberland Valley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cumberland Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaull EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Green Ridge EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cumberland Valley HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Eagle View MS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mountain View MS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Middlesex EL Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Silver Spring EL Sch | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Hampden EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Winding Creek EL Sch | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Sporting Hill EL Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cumberland Valley Sd
Cumberland Valley Sd is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 10,234 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $14,889 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Cumberland Valley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shaull EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cumberland Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 66.0% and ELA proficiency of 73.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cumberland Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cumberland Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Cumberland Valley Sd
11 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 10,234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 634
- District spending per student
- $14,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Cumberland Valley Sd has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cumberland Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Cumberland Valley Sd is 6.0/10. 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 Cumberland Valley Sd?
Cumberland Valley Sd's district-level spending was $14,889 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 Cumberland Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cumberland Valley Sd is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Shaull EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Cumberland Valley Sd with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Across schools in Cumberland Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cumberland Valley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Cumberland Valley Sd has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.8%
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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