Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Hershey Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Hershey Middle 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 Hershey Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hershey Middle School?
741 students attend Hershey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hershey Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey Middle School?
Hershey Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey Middle School offer ?
Hershey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hershey Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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