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4 schools in Hamburg Area SD

Pennsylvania · 2,045 students · 2 cities

Hamburg Area SD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, enrolling about 2,045 students between them (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Hamburg Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,045
+42 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Hamburg Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
43.9%#295 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,045#230 of 479#4,360 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#240 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.1:1#241 of 478#3,239 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
52.7%#159 of 398#3,777 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
28.8%#235 of 378#4,938 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Hamburg Area SD

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Perry Elementary School at 57.9% proficient to Hamburg Area Middle School at 35.9%, a gap of 22.0 points. That is the 96th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,122 to 2,045 students (down 4%) and from 156 to 156 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Hamburg Area HSHamburgHigh09-12674
Tilden El CenterHamburgElementaryKG-05562
Hamburg Area Middle SchoolHamburgMiddle06-08482
Perry El SchShoemakersvilleElementaryKG-05327

About Hamburg Area SD

Hamburg Area SD operates 4 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively hosting roughly 2,045 students.

In terms of grade levels, Hamburg Area SD covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Hamburg Area SD runs about 511 students per school, 10% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,003 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,045 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Hamburg Area SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Hamburg Area SD run?
Hamburg Area SD has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,045 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hamburg Area SD?
Hamburg Area SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Hamburg Area SD?
Hamburg Area HS is the largest public school in Hamburg Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 674 students.
What grade levels does Hamburg Area SD serve?
Hamburg Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Hamburg Area SD serve?
Hamburg Area SD operates schools in Hamburg, Shoemakersville across Pennsylvania.