Hershey Middle School

Summary:

Hershey Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Derry Township School District in Hershey, Pennsylvania. With 731 students, the school consistently places in the top 5% of Pennsylvania middle schools, outperforming state and district averages across academic metrics.

Hershey Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with 81.5% of students proficient or advanced in English Language Arts and 57% in math, compared to state averages of 53% and 40.4%, respectively. The school also ranks highly for diverse student subgroups, including females, males, and racial/ethnic minorities. Additionally, Hershey Middle School maintains very low dropout rates and spends more per student than the state average, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

While Palmyra Area Middle School and Lower Dauphin Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance in the region, Hershey Middle School's consistent high rankings and focus on equity suggest a commitment to providing an excellent and inclusive educational experience for all students. The school's higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its success, though the lower performance for students with disabilities indicates an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 Homestead Rd
       Hershey, PA  17033-0898


(717) 531-2222

District: Derry Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,229 Help


Students who attend Hershey Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hershey High School

Feeder schools for Hershey Middle School:

Elementary:    Hershey Early Childhood Center
    Hershey Intrmd Elementary School
    Hershey Primary Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  741

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Asian:
16.5%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hershey Middle School ranks better than 94.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.62. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Asian (16.5%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hershey Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hershey Middle School is $22,229.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hershey Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Middle School 52nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Hershey Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Derry Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Township School District 29th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hershey Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.13 32nd 643 95.0%
2004 86.49 64th 663 90.3%
2005 87.97 57th 687 91.7%
2006 83.51 68th 736 90.8%
2007 83.93 55th 749 92.7%
2008 85.39 59th 753 92.2%
2009 85.20 56th 770 92.7%
2010 84.99 57th 805 92.9%
2011 82.67 83rd 825 89.9%
2012 84.30 61st 834 92.7%
2013 84.11 59th 758 92.2%
2014 83.33 71st 728 90.2%
2015 91.96 36th 835 95.7%
2016 91.66 39th 870 95.5%
2017 90.56 47th 877 94.6%
2018 91.24 38th 861 95.6%
2019 90.26 54th 891 93.9%
2021 98.21 4th 797 99.5%
2022 94.64 26th 883 97.1%
2023 93.56 35th 893 96.1%
2024 91.62 52nd 891 94.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.05 40th 199 79.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.59 21st 150 86.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.54 86th 874 90.2%
2024 77.58 125th 877 85.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.21 49th 860 94.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.43 261st 660 60.5%
2024 35.55 414th 672 38.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.11 52nd 870 94.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.42 29th 144 79.9%
2024 73.34 41st 145 71.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.40 22nd 421 94.8%
2024 75.72 66th 408 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.37 29th 362 92.0%
2024 88.91 27th 362 92.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hershey Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.57 35th 681 94.9%
2024 88.27 49th 673 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hershey Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 575 6 23 5 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1989 452 2 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1990 489 4 6 1 5 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 539 8 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1992 553 6 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1993 597 10 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 600 10 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 659 5 18 4 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1996 659 5 18 4 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1997 701 3 20 3 3 n/a n/a 0 730
1998 718 9 25 5 2 n/a n/a 0 759
1999 747 15 24 4 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2000 795 16 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2001 805 19 27 6 1 n/a n/a 0 858
2002 800 15 35 8 1 n/a n/a 0 859
2003 800 15 35 8 1 n/a n/a 0 859
2004 820 21 40 10 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2005 805 25 53 10 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2006 743 29 53 14 1 n/a n/a 0 840
2007 739 35 58 21 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2008 698 36 59 19 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2009 721 37 63 29 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2010 701 38 64 25 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2011 726 28 66 40 0 0 10 0 870
2012 700 29 81 48 0 0 11 0 869
2013 687 36 81 45 0 0 19 0 868
2014 644 42 94 45 0 0 24 0 849
2015 658 40 89 49 1 1 25 0 863
2016 666 38 83 50 1 0 33 0 871
2017 647 34 96 50 3 0 36 0 866
2018 611 43 94 56 2 0 37 0 843
2019 568 35 109 66 2 1 34 0 815
2020 588 44 105 71 0 1 32 0 841
2021 560 53 106 75 1 2 23 0 820
2022 508 54 109 69 1 2 24 0 767
2023 472 37 116 73 2 2 29 0 731
2024 454 48 122 76 1 1 39 0 741

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hershey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 610 50.4 12.1 n/a
1989 471 41.0 11.4 n/a
1990 505 51.2 9.8 0
1991 558 47.0 11.8 n/a
1992 574 44.7 12.8 n/a
1993 622 49.5 12.6 n/a
1994 629 47.0 13.4 n/a
1995 687 47.0 14.6 n/a
1996 687 47.0 14.6 n/a
1997 730 44.0 16.6 n/a
1998 759 46.5 16.3 n/a
1999 792 54.0 14.7 n/a
2000 841 55.5 15.2 4.4
2001 858 60.6 14.2 5.8
2002 859 62.9 13.7 5.9
2003 859 62.9 13.7 5.9
2004 891 62.4 14.3 5.5
2005 893 63.5 14.1 5.7
2006 840 64.6 13.0 9
2007 853 65.8 13.0 10.1
2008 812 66.4 12.2 9.9
2009 850 68.9 12.3 11.5
2010 829 67.0 12.3 13
2011 870 68.2 12.7 15.4
2012 869 68.0 12.7 15.3
2013 868 68.5 12.6 14.9
2014 849 69.5 12.2 17
2015 863 69.0 12.5 23.1
2016 871 68.0 12.8 19.6
2017 866 70.0 12.3 20.8
2018 843 70.0 12.0 21.9
2019 815 69.0 11.8 21.2
2020 841 67.0 12.5 21.5
2021 820 68.6 11.9 22.4
2022 767 66.6 11.5 24.4
2023 731 65.6 11.1 26.3
2024 741 65.5 11.3 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hershey Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 610 50.4 12.1 n/a
1989 471 41.0 11.4 n/a
1990 505 51.2 9.8 0
1991 558 47.0 11.8 n/a
1992 574 44.7 12.8 n/a
1993 622 49.5 12.6 n/a
1994 629 47.0 13.4 n/a
1995 687 47.0 14.6 n/a
1996 687 47.0 14.6 n/a
1997 730 44.0 16.6 n/a
1998 759 46.5 16.3 n/a
1999 792 54.0 14.7 n/a
2000 841 55.5 15.2 4.4
2001 858 60.6 14.2 5.8
2002 859 62.9 13.7 5.9
2003 859 62.9 13.7 5.9
2004 891 62.4 14.3 5.5
2005 893 63.5 14.1 5.7
2006 840 64.6 13.0 9
2007 853 65.8 13.0 10.1
2008 812 66.4 12.2 9.9
2009 850 68.9 12.3 11.5
2010 829 67.0 12.3 13
2011 870 68.2 12.7 15.4
2012 869 68.0 12.7 15.3
2013 868 68.5 12.6 14.9
2014 849 69.5 12.2 17
2015 863 69.0 12.5 23.1
2016 871 68.0 12.8 19.6
2017 866 70.0 12.3 20.8
2018 843 70.0 12.0 21.9
2019 815 69.0 11.8 21.2
2020 841 67.0 12.5 21.5
2021 820 68.6 11.9 22.4
2022 767 66.6 11.5 24.4
2023 731 65.6 11.1 26.3
2024 741 65.5 11.3 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hershey Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $22 (0.1%) $16,309 (99.9%) $16,331
2020 $148 (0.9%) $16,606 (99.1%) $16,754
2021 $496 (2.8%) $17,054 (97.2%) $17,550
2022 $999 (4.5%) $21,230 (95.5%) $22,229

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hershey Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 893 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Hershey Middle School)56.457.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Middle School)83.383.1
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Hershey Middle School)66.665.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Middle School)82.681.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Hershey Middle School)57.856.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Hershey Middle School)79.879.3
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Middle School)7978.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Hershey Middle School)60.459.6
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hershey Middle School)79.879.3
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hershey Middle School)81.781.1
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815731
 10.3%
African American3537
 5.7%
American Indian22
Asian109116
 6.4%
Hispanic6673
 10.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White568472
 16.9%
Two or More Races3429
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%26.3%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hershey Middle School

Students who attend Hershey Middle School usually go on to attend Hershey High School

Yes. Hershey Middle School ranks in the top 5.8% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 741 students attended Hershey Middle School.

Students at Hershey Middle School are 61% White, 16% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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