Serving 447 students in grades 2-3, Hershey Primary Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Hershey Primary Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hershey Primary Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hershey Primary Elementary School?
447 students attend Hershey Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hershey Primary Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey Primary Elementary School?
Hershey Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey Primary Elementary School offer ?
Hershey Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Hershey Primary Elementary School part of?
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