Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sporting Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sporting Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sporting Hill Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Sporting Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sporting Hill Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sporting Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sporting Hill Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sporting Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sporting Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampden Elementary School, Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sporting Hill Elementary School?
552 students attend Sporting Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sporting Hill Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sporting Hill Elementary School?
Sporting Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sporting Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sporting Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sporting Hill Elementary School part of?
Sporting Hill Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.
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