Top Rankings
Derry Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,151 students in Derry Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Derry Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,151 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Derry Township School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
463 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
155 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,094 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
66%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
189
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
276
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,275 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,039 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,275
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,039
$23,073
Best Derry Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2244
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2244
Grades: 9-12
| 1,093 students
Rank: #22.
Hershey Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 2-3
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Hershey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 4-5
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hershey Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
450-rear Homestead Road
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2211
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2211
Grades: K-1
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Derry Township School District?
Derry Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,151 students.
What is the rank of Derry Township School District?
Derry Township School District is ranked #35 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Derry Township School District?
66% of Derry Township School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Derry Township School District?
Derry Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Derry Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,039 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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