Mechanicsburg Area Sd School District
School District · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mechanicsburg 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.
Shepherdstown EL Sch
Mechanicsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northside EL Sch
Mechanicsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Upper Allen EL Sch
Mechanicsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#156 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,315
$1,825 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,671 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Mechanicsburg Area Sd ranks #156 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Mechanicsburg Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shepherdstown EL Sch (8.4/10), Northside EL Sch (8.1/10), and Upper Allen EL Sch (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mechanicsburg Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mechanicsburg Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepherdstown EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Northside EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Upper Allen EL Sch | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Broad Street EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Mechanicsburg Area Shs | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Elmwood Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Mechanicsburg MS | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mechanicsburg Area Sd
Mechanicsburg Area Sd is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,671 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $16,315 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Mechanicsburg Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shepherdstown EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Mechanicsburg Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mechanicsburg Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mechanicsburg Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Mechanicsburg Area Sd
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 4,671
- Teachers (FTE)
- 336
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Mechanicsburg Area Sd has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Mechanicsburg Area 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 Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Mechanicsburg Area Sd spends $16,315 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mechanicsburg Area Sd is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Shepherdstown EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Mechanicsburg Area Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Across schools in Mechanicsburg Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mechanicsburg Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Mechanicsburg Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 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
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.2%
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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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