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#2631 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch
Middle School · Hanover Area Sd · Hanover Township, PA
A Hanover Area Sd middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
80 W Saint Marys Rd, Hanover Township, PA 18706
- Math 25% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,546
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-barre Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Milford E Barnes JR SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| G a R MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 719 | 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.
Hanover Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch is listed in Hanover Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch is a public middle school in Hanover Township, PA, part of Hanover Area Sd, serving approximately 331 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,631 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch
What grades does Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch serve?
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch?
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch rank in PA?
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch ranks #2,631 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch?
76.7% of students at Hanover Area Memorial EL Sch 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (570) 822-5102
- Area population (ZIP 18706)
- 16,318
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 18706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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