Serving 636 students in grades 5-8, Hanover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanover Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hanover, PA, covering approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanover Middle School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Hanover Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Middle School's ranking?
Hanover Middle School is ranked #1757 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hanover Middle School?
636 students attend Hanover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hanover Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanover Middle School?
Hanover Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Middle School offer ?
Hanover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanover Middle School part of?
Hanover Middle School is part of Hanover Public School District.
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