Hanover Middle School

Summary:

Hanover Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Hanover Public School District in Hanover, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 615 students. While the school has been consistently ranked in the middle tier of Pennsylvania middle schools, it faces several academic challenges, including below-average performance on standardized tests and a higher-than-average dropout rate.

Hanover Middle School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (28.3%) and Science (47.7%) were significantly lower than the state averages (40.4% and 65.8% respectively). The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for Hispanic students but struggles with White and Multi-racial students. Additionally, the school has seen a fluctuating dropout rate over the past few years, ranging from 0% to 2.8%, which is higher than the state's average middle school dropout rate.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Gettysburg Area Middle School and New Oxford Middle School, Hanover Middle School generally performs below average. The school's performance has also shown a slight decline over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 349th out of 883 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2021-2022 to 443rd out of 891 in 2023-2024. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, this higher spending does not seem to translate into significantly better academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and spending priorities.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 300 Keagy Ave
       Hanover, PA  17331-1581


(717) 637-9000

District: Hanover Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,296 Help


Students who attend Hanover Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hanover Senior High School

Feeder schools for Hanover Middle School:

Elementary:    Clearview Elementary School
    Hanover Street Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hanover Middle School ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.52. (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%), Hispanic (22.9%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hanover Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanover Middle School is $13,296.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanover Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Middle School 443rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Hanover Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hanover Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Public School District 301st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hanover Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.10 424th 643 34.1%
2004 29.33 532nd 663 19.8%
2005 27.41 554th 687 19.4%
2006 45.69 478th 736 35.1%
2007 30.65 597th 749 20.3%
2008 48.53 474th 753 37.1%
2009 56.30 413th 770 46.4%
2010 44.97 548th 805 31.9%
2011 45.56 555th 825 32.7%
2012 51.89 499th 834 40.2%
2013 45.56 503rd 758 33.6%
2014 52.80 413th 728 43.3%
2015 58.04 363rd 835 56.5%
2016 57.87 402nd 870 53.8%
2017 58.70 388th 877 55.8%
2018 52.23 460th 861 46.6%
2019 59.16 402nd 891 54.9%
2021 47.57 438th 797 45.0%
2022 60.15 349th 883 60.5%
2023 55.01 418th 893 53.2%
2024 51.52 443rd 891 50.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.80 104th 187 44.4%
2024 35.38 123rd 199 38.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.87 45th 150 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.48 271st 874 69.0%
2024 54.32 384th 877 56.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.25 417th 860 51.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.83 284th 660 57.0%
2024 64.35 157th 672 76.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.59 478th 870 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.99 80th 362 77.9%
2024 61.54 112th 362 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hanover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.86 355th 681 47.9%
2024 40.10 408th 673 39.4%
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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.

Hanover Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Hanover Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a -13 340
1989 356 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 348 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 376 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1992 483 1 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 497 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 470 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 484 2 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1996 484 2 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1997 500 3 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 521 3 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 505 2 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 491 4 12 17 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 529 8 10 18 5 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 518 6 8 28 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 518 6 8 28 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 482 9 9 35 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 471 11 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 469 16 12 39 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 452 26 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 405 11 11 57 3 n/a n/a 8 495
2009 372 8 9 66 0 n/a n/a 21 476
2010 378 14 10 76 0 n/a n/a 24 502
2011 349 16 9 69 0 0 24 0 467
2012 349 21 8 80 0 0 22 0 480
2013 344 13 7 72 0 0 20 0 456
2014 371 15 7 74 1 0 27 0 495
2015 351 19 4 83 1 0 27 0 485
2016 376 19 5 83 0 0 23 0 506
2017 397 25 4 107 0 0 22 0 555
2018 412 38 3 114 2 0 29 0 598
2019 437 34 6 122 3 0 38 0 640
2020 406 38 5 132 6 0 47 0 634
2021 393 35 5 138 5 1 47 0 624
2022 392 27 6 135 2 0 63 0 625
2023 381 23 3 131 2 0 75 0 615
2024 367 22 6 138 5 0 64 0 602

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 Hanover Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 25.5 13.3 n/a
1989 363 25.5 14.2 n/a
1990 354 24.8 14.2 0
1991 385 25.2 15.2 n/a
1992 496 30.4 16.3 n/a
1993 506 25.0 20.2 n/a
1994 487 27.0 18.0 n/a
1995 503 29.5 17.1 n/a
1996 503 29.5 17.1 n/a
1997 524 31.0 16.9 n/a
1998 539 32.0 16.8 n/a
1999 524 35.5 14.8 n/a
2000 527 37.0 14.2 26.6
2001 570 38.0 15.0 29.1
2002 561 36.6 15.3 29.8
2003 561 36.6 15.3 29.8
2004 535 35.4 15.1 30.5
2005 522 37.1 14.1 32
2006 536 36.8 14.6 34.9
2007 536 39.7 13.5 38.6
2008 495 40.7 12.2 39.4
2009 476 40.9 11.6 46.2
2010 502 39.2 12.7 47.7
2011 467 37.7 12.3 48
2012 480 35.8 13.3 49.6
2013 456 35.3 12.9 47.8
2014 495 35.4 13.9 54.7
2015 485 36.0 13.4 56.9
2016 506 35.0 14.4 58.1
2017 555 34.7 15.9 59.1
2018 598 36.7 16.2 64.7
2019 640 36.5 17.4 60.2
2020 634 37.2 17.0 63.4
2021 624 36.9 16.9 60.1
2022 625 36.2 17.2 56.2
2023 615 35.2 17.4 69.3
2024 602 36.6 16.4 69.9

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 Hanover Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 25.5 13.3 n/a
1989 363 25.5 14.2 n/a
1990 354 24.8 14.2 0
1991 385 25.2 15.2 n/a
1992 496 30.4 16.3 n/a
1993 506 25.0 20.2 n/a
1994 487 27.0 18.0 n/a
1995 503 29.5 17.1 n/a
1996 503 29.5 17.1 n/a
1997 524 31.0 16.9 n/a
1998 539 32.0 16.8 n/a
1999 524 35.5 14.8 n/a
2000 527 37.0 14.2 26.6
2001 570 38.0 15.0 29.1
2002 561 36.6 15.3 29.8
2003 561 36.6 15.3 29.8
2004 535 35.4 15.1 30.5
2005 522 37.1 14.1 32
2006 536 36.8 14.6 34.9
2007 536 39.7 13.5 38.6
2008 495 40.7 12.2 39.4
2009 476 40.9 11.6 46.2
2010 502 39.2 12.7 47.7
2011 467 37.7 12.3 48
2012 480 35.8 13.3 49.6
2013 456 35.3 12.9 47.8
2014 495 35.4 13.9 54.7
2015 485 36.0 13.4 56.9
2016 506 35.0 14.4 58.1
2017 555 34.7 15.9 59.1
2018 598 36.7 16.2 64.7
2019 640 36.5 17.4 60.2
2020 634 37.2 17.0 63.4
2021 624 36.9 16.9 60.1
2022 625 36.2 17.2 56.2
2023 615 35.2 17.4 69.3
2024 602 36.6 16.4 69.9

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 Hanover Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $441 (3.7%) $11,347 (96.3%) $11,788
2020 $494 (3.9%) $12,124 (96.1%) $12,617
2021 $935 (7.0%) $12,458 (93.0%) $13,393
2022 $627 (4.7%) $12,670 (95.3%) $13,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanover Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 402nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 418th of 893 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Hanover Middle School)47.541.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Middle School)52.858.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Hanover Middle School)32.430.6
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Middle School)59.660.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Hanover Middle School)31.618.5
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Middle School)60.338.8
 21.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Hanover Middle School)37.623.4
 14.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Hanover Middle School)61.165
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hanover Middle School)68.767.4
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Hanover Middle School)37.228.3
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hanover Middle School)61.165
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hanover Middle School)60.456.6
 3.8%
   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 Students640615
 3.9%
African American3423
 32.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic122131
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White437381
 12.8%
Two or More Races3875
 97.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%69.3%
 9.1%


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Hanover Middle School ranks 443rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hanover Middle School are 61% White, 23% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended Hanover Middle School.

Students who attend Hanover Middle School usually go on to attend Hanover Senior High School


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