Top Rankings
Hempfield 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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,032 students in Hempfield 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 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
7,032 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
476 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hempfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 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
0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
219 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,263 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
380 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
4,748 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
68%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
409 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
442
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
529
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
517
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
561
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
511
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
542
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
581
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
531
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
621
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
567
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
534
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
547
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,350 is less than the state median of $23,073. 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
$18,627
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,350
$23,073
Best Hempfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Landisville Pri Center
Magnet School
(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
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Hempfield Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 2,268 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Landisville Intrmd Center
Magnet School
(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
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Farmdale Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 517 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Petersburg Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 450 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rohrerstown Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Landisville Middle School
Magnet School
(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
| 511 students
Rank: #99.
Mountville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Centerville Middle School
Magnet School
(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
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hempfield School District?
Hempfield School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,032 students.
What is the rank of Hempfield School District?
Hempfield School District is ranked #108 out of 679 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 School District?
68% of Hempfield School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempfield School District?
Hempfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hempfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,350 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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