Elementary Schools in Derry Township School District

The Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania is home to three exceptional elementary schools: Hershey Intermediate Elementary School, Hershey Primary Elementary School, and Hershey Early Childhood Center. These schools consistently deliver high-quality education, with Hershey Intermediate Elementary School standing out as a top-performing institution in the state.

Hershey Intermediate Elementary School has earned impressive rankings, consistently placing among the top 100-200 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and receiving 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its outstanding test scores, with 74.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 75.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts. Hershey Primary Elementary School also performs exceptionally well, with 80.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 73.4% in PSSA English Language Arts.

Across the district, the elementary schools consistently outperform the state and district averages in both math and English Language Arts. Additionally, the schools maintain low dropout rates, with Hershey Intermediate Elementary School reporting a rate of just 1.4%. While the free and reduced lunch rates range from 27.41% to 30.96%, indicating a relatively low percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the district's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students is evident in its exceptional academic achievements.