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Silver Spring Elementary School vs. Hampden Elementary School

Should you attend Silver Spring Elementary School or Hampden Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Silver Spring Elementary School
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hampden Elementary School
441 Skyport Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Silver Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Hampden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hampden Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
513 students
538 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Spring Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampden Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#457 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#227 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Spring Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
67%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Silver Spring Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hampden Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
61
76
Grade 1 Students
88
94
Grade 2 Students
100
98
Grade 3 Students
93
109
Grade 4 Students
85
69
Grade 5 Students
86
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
29%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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