South Hanover Elementary School

South Hanover Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
15 W 3rd St,  Hershey, PA
Lower Dauphin School District
4.8
393 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
41.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
56.7%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
White
81.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
3.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/6/2019
Excellent school with great teachers and very good school programs.
5.0 parent
1/5/2017
Excellent school with top notch caring teachers and advanced curriculum.
5.0 parent
8/3/2013
South Hanover Elementary School - After many years of traveling due to my husband's service in the military. I was thrilled to find a school like South Hanover Elementary. The teachers and staff are amazing. My son is happy and loves his school, teachers and classmates. The care and attention provid...
5.0 parent
1/31/2012
My kids and I absolutely love this school! The teachers are brilliant! Both of my boys had unique learning needs that needed to be addressed. They were able to specifically re-mediate their weaknesses and showcase their strengths. My boys are both making excellent grades and score in advanced on the...

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South Hanover Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Hershey, PA, in the South Hanover Township neighborhood, and is served by the Lower Dauphin School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. South Hanover Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $459,919. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hershey High School, Lower Dauphin High School, Elizabeth Z Price Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hershey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Hanover Elementary School.

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