Serving 479 students in grades 4-5, Hershey Intrmd Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hershey Intrmd El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hershey, PA, encompassing approximately 27.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School's student population of 479 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 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hershey Intrmd Elementary 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 Intrmd Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#320 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hershey Intrmd Elementary School's ranking?
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hershey Intrmd Elementary School?
479 students attend Hershey Intrmd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hershey Intrmd Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hershey Intrmd Elementary School?
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey Intrmd Elementary School offer ?
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hershey Intrmd Elementary School part of?
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School is part of Derry Township School District.
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