HERSHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hershey MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Derry Township SD school district, located in Hershey, PA with about 843 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Hershey MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hershey Middle School, located at 500 Homestead Rd in Hershey, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Derry Township School District. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school caters to students in the middle grades, providing a transitionary environment that balances rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Hershey Middle School is well-regarded for its strong community ties and emphasis on the "Hershey pride" spirit. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs designed to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but also for success as active, responsible members of their local community.

For more information, contact Hershey MS at (717) 531-2222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033-0898
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HERSHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hershey, PA with about 843 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Derry Township SD
Total Students:
843
Teachers:
70.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 843 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HERSHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.5%
Asian
11.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Black or African American
5.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.