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#1276 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 45% in state

Delahunty MS

Middle School · Hermitage Sd · Hermitage, PA

A Hermitage Sd middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

419 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148

  • Math 52% vs PA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,438
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Delahunty MS score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
38%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Delahunty 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermitage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,680

Median home value

$186,000

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Sharpsville Area MSEnrollment path unverified5.46–81.7 mi231Compare →
Sharon MSEnrollment path unverified4.27–81.9 mi286Compare →
Shenango Valley Faith AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.1 mi10Compare →
Oakview EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.64–64.4 mi165Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hermitage Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delahunty MS is listed in Hermitage SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delahunty MS

Delahunty MS is a public middle school in Hermitage, PA, part of Hermitage Sd, serving approximately 310 students in grades 6th-7th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delahunty MS

What grades does Delahunty MS serve?

Delahunty MS serves students in grades 6th through 7th.

How many students attend Delahunty MS?

Delahunty MS has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delahunty MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Delahunty MS is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delahunty MS rank in PA?

Delahunty MS ranks #1,276 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Delahunty MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Delahunty MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Delahunty MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delahunty MS has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Delahunty MS a charter school?

No, Delahunty MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Delahunty MS a Title I school?

No, Delahunty MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delahunty MS?

44.2% of students at Delahunty 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
6th – 7th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 16148)
16,563
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
49.1
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 16148; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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