Serving 434 students in grades 4-8, Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Penn El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Reading, PA, encompassing approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School's student population of 434 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate 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 Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate 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
#2025 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-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 Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School's ranking?
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School is ranked #2025 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School often compared to?
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School?
434 students attend Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School?
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School offer ?
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School part of?
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School is part of Antietam School District.
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