South Western Sd School District
School District · Hanover, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,346
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,346
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#339 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,273
$1,867 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,346 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
South Western Sd ranks #339 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. South Western Sd's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Park Hills EL Sch (7.3/10), Manheim EL Sch (6.6/10), and West Manheim EL Sch (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Western Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Western Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Hills EL Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Manheim EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | West Manheim EL Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | South Western Shs | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Baresville EL Sch | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Emory H Markle MS | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Western Sd
South Western Sd is a Hanover, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,346 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $16,273 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, South Western Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Park Hills EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, South Western Sd students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Western Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Western Sd with test data.
Schools in South Western Sd
6 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Hanover
- Total Enrollment
- 4,346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 304
- District spending per student
- $16,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Western Sd?
South Western Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 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 South Western Sd?
The average composite rating for South Western Sd is 5.9/10. 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 South Western Sd?
South Western Sd's district-level spending was $16,273 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 South Western Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Western Sd is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Western Sd?
Park Hills EL Sch is the highest-rated school in South Western Sd with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in South Western Sd?
Across schools in South Western Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Western Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
South Western Sd has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
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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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