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Hershey MS
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
500 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 · (717) 531-2222 · Part of Derry Township School District
Students
742
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Hershey MS
- School Grade A+: near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
- Math proficiency 35 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 55%
Location
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500 Homestead Rd, Hershey
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6237
Grade 7260
Grade 8245
Enrollment over time
820’20
767’21
731’22
741’23
742’24
Down 9.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 62%Asian 17%Hispanic 11%Black 6%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.