Hershey Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

500 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA

Derry Township School District

741 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
83%

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

83%

Math Proficiency

51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 66	Full Time Teachers 66
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.6%

College Prep

AP Math Enrollment Very Low	AP Science Enrollment Very Low
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

273:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 64.6%	Asian or Pacific Islander 15.9%
Hispanic 10%	Black 5.1%
Two or more races 4%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

School Rankings

#25 Best Public MS in Pennsylvania

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

1/25/2024

The administration is dishonest and lacks integrity. They allow relentless bullying, falsified records, and IEPs. They deny children the appropriate interventions to appear like the school is superior to others.

5.0 other

10/11/2018

WHAT?!I'm a grade 12 high school student and it was a pain in the neck to get 7035 points on picoCTF... And there are MIDDLE school students that got 6985 points?!?!Great stuff, keep it up!

5.0 parent

3/18/2015

I need a school for my son .can u please send me a application Thanks so much be blessed. My name is Ruth wongbe

1.0 parent

3/22/2011

HMS has a number of issues. The most important one is inadequate leadership from the principal. Teachers vary in quality, some are interested, but many are not. Parental concerns are usually treated in a flippant manner, teachers clearly have no concerns about their relationship to the community. Te...

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$263K - $2.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$465,312

Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

48%

Average Household Income

$100,740

% of College Grads

49.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,091 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$795,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,412 Sq Ft

320 Highland Rd

Welcome to 320 Highland Road! Nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood within the highly desirable Derry Township, this home offers a sophisticated retreat that perfectly balances tranquility with proximity to vibrant downtown amenities and local attractions. This meticulously maintained residen...

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$750,000

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3,480 Sq Ft

432 E Derry Rd
New 2 days ago

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(223) 332-4166

$509,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft

4 Cambridge Dr

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Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA

(223) 746-4317

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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,356 Sq Ft

2471 Raleigh Rd

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For Sale By Owner Plus, REALTORS - Hershey

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$494,900

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,160 Sq Ft

359 E Granada Ave

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$259,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,978 Sq Ft

443 W Caracas Ave
New 6 days ago

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,497 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,330 Sq Ft

1221 Jill Dr

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$359,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,593 Sq Ft

163 E Derry Rd
New 20 days ago

Welcome to this beautifully remodeled Hershey home, ideally located just minutes from downtown and offering exceptional versatility for homeowners and investors alike. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath property offers over 1,600 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space with strong rental potential in a...

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$399,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,385 Sq Ft

1425 Harding Ave

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft

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3.5 Baths
3,716 Sq Ft

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$5,000 per month

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,518 Sq Ft

226 E Caracas Ave
Hershey, PA

Step into timeless elegance at 226 E Caracas Ave, a truly spacious and stunning historic home located right in the heart of downtown Hershey. This rare rental offering features 5 generously sized bedrooms and 3.5 luxurious bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living. Enjoy the unbeatable...

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
650+ Sq Ft

999 Briarcrest Dr
Hershey, PA

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
840+ Sq Ft

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Hummelstown, PA

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
707+ Sq Ft

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Hershey, PA

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2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft

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Suites On Chocolate
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
50+ Sq Ft

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Hershey, PA

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft

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Hershey's Best Kept Secret! Walking distance to Hershey Medical Center! In the prestigious Derry Township School District.

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Townhouse for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,197 Sq Ft

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Hummelstown, PA

Sought after Deer Run community and Derry Township school district. Beautiful home minutes away from Hershey medical center, Hershey park and shopping areas. End unit home with extra windows, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a single car garage. Open concept design. Master bedroom plus one bedroom featur...

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft

184 Crescent Dr
Unit 184
Hershey, PA

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House for Rent
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft

672 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA

Enjoy the ease of flexible short-term living in this freshly updated rental, featuring brand-new floors and fresh, modern paint throughout. This home offers convenience without the long-term commitment, just minutes from the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

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Hershey High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Milton Hershey School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

Hershey Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Fort Hershey Playground

Alumni Memorial Grove

Brookside Park

Tanger Outlets Playground

Derry Twp Parks

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Pennsylvania Dauphin County Hershey 17033

Hershey Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Hershey, PA, in the Hershey neighborhood, and is served by the Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 741 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Hershey Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $465,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hershey High School, Milton Hershey School, Hershey Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hershey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hershey Middle School.

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