Top Rankings
Chambersburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,274 students in Chambersburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chambersburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
9,274 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
567 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Chambersburg Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,313 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
14%
# Black Students
671 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
5,413 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
717 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
677
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
723
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
631
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
690
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
665
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
722
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
690
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
722
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
687
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
728
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
771
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
789
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
779
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,436 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$143 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,378
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,436
$23,073
Best Chambersburg Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guilford Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 2,348 students
Rank: #33.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
South Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
chambersburg area Middle School - north
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Grades: 6-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Falling Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #99.
chambersburg area Middle School - south
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 1,054 students
Rank: #1010.
Scotland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3832 Scotland Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
New Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1212.
Fayetteville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 E Main St
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1313.
Grandview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1414.
Buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1515.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1616.
Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1717.
Lurgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chambersburg Area School District?
Chambersburg Area School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,274 students.
What is the rank of Chambersburg Area School District?
Chambersburg Area School District is ranked #355 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chambersburg Area School District?
58% of Chambersburg Area School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chambersburg Area School District?
Chambersburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chambersburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,436 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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