Top Rankings
Derry Township SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,225 students in Derry Township SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Derry Township SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,225 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Derry Township SD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 677 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
461 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
14%
4%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
192 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,160 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
67%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
207
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
300
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,718 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,556 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,718
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,556
$23,089
Best Derry Township SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey MiddleSchool
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 4-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Hershey Primary Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 2-3
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Hershey High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2244
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2244
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: n/an/a
450-rear Homestead Road
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2211
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2211
Grades: K-1
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Derry Township SD School District?
Derry Township SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,225 students.
What is the rank of Derry Township SD School District?
Derry Township SD School District is ranked #15 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Derry Township SD School District?
67% of Derry Township SD School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Derry Township SD School District?
Derry Township SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Derry Township SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,556 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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