Below Average
#2203 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hanover MS
Middle School · Hanover Public Sd · Hanover, PA
A Hanover Public Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Keagy Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
- Math 29% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanover MS score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hanover 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), 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
$76,661
Median home value
$228,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Emory H Markle MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,021 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian School of HanoverPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| St Teresa of CalcuttaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–8 | 3.1 mi | 169 | 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 Public Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanover MS is listed in Hanover Public SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover MS
Hanover MS is a public middle school in Hanover, PA, part of Hanover Public Sd, serving approximately 602 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,203 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover MS
What grades does Hanover MS serve?
Hanover MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hanover MS?
Hanover MS has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover MS is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover MS rank in PA?
Hanover MS ranks #2,203 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hanover MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover MS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hanover MS a charter school?
No, Hanover MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover MS a Title I school?
No, Hanover MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover MS?
69.9% of students at Hanover 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (717) 637-9000
- Area population (ZIP 17331)
- 55,374
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 17331; 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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