Hermitage Middle School serves 168 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Hermitage Middle School?
168 students attend Hermitage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hermitage Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermitage Middle School?
Hermitage Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hermitage Middle School offer ?
Hermitage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Hermitage Middle School part of?
Hermitage Middle School is part of Hermitage School District.
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