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#122 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 14% of private schools

Hoffman Academy

School · Littlestown, PA

A private school in Littlestown, PA serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

815 ORPHANAGE RD, Littlestown, PA 17340

  • 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment62
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hoffman Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated736/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littlestown), 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

$84,858

Median home value

$276,700

Median rent

$1,179/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.5%
Black16.1%
Hispanic9.7%
Two or More9.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hoffman Academy is listed in Littlestown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hoffman Academy

Hoffman Academy is a private school in Littlestown, PA, serving approximately 62 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoffman Academy

What grades does Hoffman Academy serve?

Hoffman Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Hoffman Academy?

Hoffman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hoffman Academy rank in PA?

Hoffman Academy ranks #122 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Hoffman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoffman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hoffman Academy a private school?

Yes, Hoffman Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hoffman Academy a religious school?

No, Hoffman Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
62
Gender Split
24% M / 76% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Adams County
Area population (ZIP 17340)
11,403
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
40.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 17340; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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