Hershey MS

Middle No virtual instruction Hershey, PA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA SchoolScore™ A (80)
  • 742 Students
  • 64.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (717)531-2222 Phone

Hershey MS is a public Middle school located in Hershey, PENNSYLVANIA, operated by the Derry Township SD school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 742 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Pennsylvania Middle School Average
Enrollment
742.0
State avg: 595.0
▲ 25% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
State avg: 13.2:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
30.2%
State avg: 58.4%
▼ 48% better
School Details
School Name
Hershey MS
NCESSCH ID
420759006678
State School ID
PA-115221753-6678
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
500 Homestead Rd
City
Hershey
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
17033
County
Dauphin County
Metro Area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4210
State Leg. Upper
42015
State Leg. Lower
42106
Latitude
40.27984
Longitude
-76.64091
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
742
Total Students
👩‍🏫
64.5
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
64.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)64.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 224 30.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Derry Township SD
LEAID
4207590
State LEA ID
PA-115221753
Phone
(717)534-2501
Website
http://www.hershey.k12.pa.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hershey
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,010K
Federal Revenue
$4,057K
State Revenue
$15,867K
Local Revenue
$59,086K
Total Expenditure
$69,248K
Instruction Exp.
$37,124K
Support Services
$22,663K
Other Current Exp.
$2,119K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hershey MS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Hershey MS?
742 students are enrolled at Hershey MS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hershey MS have?
Hershey MS has 64.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Hershey MS serve?
Hershey MS serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Hershey MS a charter school?
Hershey MS is not a charter school.
What metro area is Hershey MS located in?
Hershey MS is located in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metropolitan area.
What school district does Hershey MS belong to?
Hershey MS is part of the Derry Township SD school district.
How much does Derry Township SD spend per student?
The Derry Township SD district spends approximately $93,326,146 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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