Serving 331 students in grades 5-6, Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2330 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
14%
14%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is ranked #2330 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gna El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School?
331 students attend Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School part of?
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is part of Hanover Area School District.
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