Top Rankings
Mechanicsburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,579 students in Mechanicsburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mechanicsburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,579 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mechanicsburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,293 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,104
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,293
$23,119
Best Mechanicsburg Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Gr: 1-3 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 N Walnut St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Gr: 1-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Upper Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1790 S Market St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Gr: 1-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1849 S York St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Gr: 1-3 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Elmwood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Elmwood Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Gr: 4-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Mechanicsburg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Norway St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 506-0852
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 506-0852
Gr: K | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mechanicsburg Area School District?
Mechanicsburg Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,579 students.
What is the rank of Mechanicsburg Area School District?
Mechanicsburg Area School District is ranked #164 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mechanicsburg Area School District?
70% of Mechanicsburg Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mechanicsburg Area School District?
Mechanicsburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mechanicsburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,293 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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