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Lower Dauphin Middle School vs. Hershey Middle School

Should you attend Lower Dauphin Middle School or Hershey Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Lower Dauphin Middle School
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hershey Middle School
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Hershey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, Lower Dauphin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Hershey Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
841 students
741 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lower Dauphin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hershey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lower Dauphin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hershey Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lower Dauphin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hershey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lower Dauphin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derry Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1364 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#300 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lower Dauphin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hershey Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in PA)
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lower Dauphin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hershey Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
246
252
Grade 7 Students
299
247
Grade 8 Students
296
242
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lower Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lower Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lower Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lower Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lower Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lower Dauphin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hershey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lower Dauphin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hershey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lower Dauphin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hershey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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