Top Rankings
South Western School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,298 students in South Western School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Western School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,298 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Western School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
202 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
3,589 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
320
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
338
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
370
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
335
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
305
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,551 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,511
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,551
$23,073
Best South Western School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Western Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #22.
Manheim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5778 Blooming Grove Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
West Manheim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Emory H Markle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #55.
Baresville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Sanford Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Park Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 W Granger St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Western School District?
South Western School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,298 students.
What is the rank of South Western School District?
South Western School District is ranked #233 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Western School District?
84% of South Western School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Western School District?
South Western School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Western School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,551 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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