Top Rankings
Hempfield SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,024 students in Hempfield SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hempfield SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
7,024 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
467 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hempfield SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
249 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,224 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
384 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
4,822 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
69%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
331 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
479
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
517
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
562
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
532
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
500
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
512
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
580
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
527
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
586
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
576
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
560
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
548
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
545
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,369 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,648
$23,667
Spending / Student
$17,369
$23,090
Best Hempfield SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Landisville Pri Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Grades: K-3
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Hempfield Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Stanley Ave
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 2,229 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Landisville Intrmd Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Mumma Drive
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Grades: 4-6
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 Lemon St
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rohrerstown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-7126
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-7126
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #88.
Landisville MiddleSchool
(Math: 31% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5607
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5607
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Mountville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College Ave
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-5501
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-5501
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #1010.
Centerville MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
865 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5580
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5580
Grades: 7-8
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempfield SD School District?
Hempfield SD School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,024 students.
What is the rank of Hempfield SD School District?
Hempfield SD School District is ranked #108 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hempfield SD School District?
69% of Hempfield SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempfield SD School District?
Hempfield SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hempfield SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,369 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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