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Hamburg Area School District

701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hamburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,104 students in Hamburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hamburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,104 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamburg Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#453 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
46%
55%
51%
57%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,710 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,472 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,710
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,472
$23,119

Best Hamburg Area School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Fourth Street
Shoemakersville, PA 19555
(610) 562-3024
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Tilden El Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hamburg Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamburg Area School District?
Hamburg Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,104 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg Area School District?
Hamburg Area School District is ranked #462 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg Area School District?
84% of Hamburg Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg Area School District?
Hamburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hamburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,472 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,104 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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