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Nye Elementary School vs. Hershey Primary Elementary School

Should you attend Nye Elementary School or Hershey Primary Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Nye Elementary School
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Hershey Primary Elementary School
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Hershey Primary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nye Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 444 students in grades 2-3, Hershey Primary Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
2-3
Total Students
316 students
444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nye Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hershey Primary Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nye Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hershey Primary Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nye Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hershey Primary Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nye Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Primary Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derry Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#866 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#262 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nye Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hershey Primary Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in PA)
73%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nye Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Primary Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nye Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Primary Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nye Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nye Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hershey Primary Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
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Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
56
225
Grade 3 Students
63
219
Grade 4 Students
58
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Grade 5 Students
45
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nye Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hershey Primary Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nye Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hershey Primary Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nye Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hershey Primary Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nye Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hershey Primary Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nye Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hershey Primary Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nye Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hershey Primary Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nye Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hershey Primary Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nye Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hershey Primary Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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