Top Rankings
Hanover Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,058 students in Hanover Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hanover Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
2,058 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hanover Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
461 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
14%
# Black Students
272 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
1,218 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
155
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,146 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,146
$23,665
Spending / Student
$16,643
$23,089
Best Hanover Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 930 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Grades: 2-3
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Lyndwood Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: 6
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Grades: 4-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Grades: K-1
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover Area SD School District?
Hanover Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,058 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Area SD School District?
Hanover Area SD School District is ranked #539 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Area SD School District?
59% of Hanover Area SD School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Area SD School District?
Hanover Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hanover Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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