Hershey MS

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

731

Total Students

65.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hershey MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	73
Black	37
Asian	116
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
472 (64.6 %)
Asian
116 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
73 (10.0 %)
Black
37 (5.1 %)
Two or More
29 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derry Township SD
Phone:	(717)531-2222
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 256