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7.1avg / 10

West Shore Sd School District

School District · New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Students: 7,449
Teachers (FTE): 526

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

7,449

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#121 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,766

$2,374 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

7,449 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

West Shore Sd ranks #121 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. West Shore Sd's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newberry EL Sch (8.6/10), Fairview EL Sch (8.6/10), and Rossmoyne EL Sch (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Fairview EL Sch

Rates 8.6/10 despite 26% 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 West Shore Sd schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Washington Heights EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Shore Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in West Shore Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Newberry EL Sch8.6 / 10
2Fairview EL Sch8.6 / 10
3Rossmoyne EL Sch8.4 / 10
4Red Mill EL Sch8.3 / 10
5Highland EL Sch7.7 / 10
6Washington Heights EL Sch7.7 / 10
7New Cumberland MS6.8 / 10
8Fishing Creek EL Sch6.8 / 10
9Crossroads MS6.1 / 10
10Cedar Cliff HS6.0 / 10

See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About West Shore Sd

West Shore Sd is a New Cumberland, Pennsylvania school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 7,449 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $15,766 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, West Shore Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Newberry EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, West Shore Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.0%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in West Shore Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency54.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency63.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in West Shore Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
New Cumberland
Total Enrollment
7,449
Teachers (FTE)
526
District spending per student
$15,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Shore Sd?

West Shore Sd has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for West Shore Sd?

The average composite rating for West Shore Sd is 7.1/10. 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 West Shore Sd?

West Shore Sd's district-level spending was $15,766 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 West Shore Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Shore Sd is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Shore Sd?

Newberry EL Sch is the highest-rated school in West Shore Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in West Shore Sd?

Across schools in West Shore Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West Shore Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

West Shore Sd has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 13 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
54.2%
ELA Proficiency
63.0%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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