For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,210 students in Hummelstown, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hummelstown, PA are Nye Elementary School, Price and Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hummelstown, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hummelstown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hummelstown, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Price
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hummelstown, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hummelstown, PA include Nye Elementary School, Price and Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hummelstown, PA?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hummelstown, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hummelstown, PA?
Hummelstown, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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