Cumberland Valley Sd School District
School District · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,889
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,889
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Cumberland Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cumberland Valley 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.
Green Ridge EL Sch
Mechanicsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hampden EL Sch
Mechanicsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winding Creek EL Sch
Mechanicsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#165 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above 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 #165 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Cumberland Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Green Ridge EL Sch (7.9/10), Hampden EL Sch (7.8/10), and Winding Creek EL Sch (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 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 | Green Ridge EL Sch | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Hampden EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Winding Creek EL Sch | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Silver Spring EL Sch | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Cumberland Valley HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Shaull EL Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Mountain View MS | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Sporting Hill EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Monroe EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Eagle View MS | 6.5 / 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. The district invests $14,889 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Cumberland Valley Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Green Ridge EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cumberland Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 68.1% and ELA proficiency of 76.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 10,234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 634
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Cumberland Valley Sd spends $14,889 per student per year.
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?
Green Ridge EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Cumberland Valley Sd with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Across schools in Cumberland Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.5%. 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 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.5%
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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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