Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School serves 381 students in grades 4-5.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2310 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
14%
15%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is ranked #2310 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gna El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School?
381 students attend Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School part of?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is part of Hanover Area School District.
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