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#1228 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Centerville MS
Middle School · Hempfield Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Hempfield Sd middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
865 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Math 43% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centerville MS score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Centerville MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,433
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,477/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Landisville MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Manor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hempfield Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centerville MS is listed in Hempfield SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centerville MS
Centerville MS is a public middle school in Lancaster, PA, part of Hempfield Sd, serving approximately 607 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centerville MS
What grades does Centerville MS serve?
Centerville MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Centerville MS?
Centerville MS has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville MS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centerville MS rank in PA?
Centerville MS ranks #1,228 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Centerville MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Centerville MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Centerville MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centerville MS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Centerville MS a charter school?
No, Centerville MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centerville MS a Title I school?
No, Centerville MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centerville MS?
99.5% of students at Centerville MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (717) 898-5580
- Area population (ZIP 17601)
- 56,348
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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