West Shore Sd School District
School District · New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating West Shore Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Shore 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.
Fairview EL Sch
New Cumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Red Land Shs
Lewisberry · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fishing Creek EL Sch
Lewisberry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#249 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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 #249 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. West Shore Sd's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairview EL Sch (8.2/10), Red Land Shs (7.6/10), and Fishing Creek EL Sch (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 26% 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 West Shore Sd schools.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Red Land Shs | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Fishing Creek EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Red Mill EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | New Cumberland MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Allen MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Highland EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Cedar Cliff HS | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Newberry EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Rossmoyne EL Sch | 6.3 / 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. The district invests $15,766 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, West Shore Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairview EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Shore Sd students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in West Shore Sd with test data.
Schools in West Shore Sd
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- New Cumberland
- Total Enrollment
- 7,449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 526
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Shore Sd?
West Shore Sd spends $15,766 per student per year.
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?
Fairview EL Sch is the highest-rated school in West Shore Sd with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Shore Sd?
Across schools in West Shore Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. 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 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
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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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