Derry Area School District

The Derry Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Grandview Elementary School, Derry Area Senior High School, and Derry Area Middle School. These schools serve a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged student population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Derry Area Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 196 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive PSSA test scores, with 61.3% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and 75.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science. Additionally, the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, a remarkable achievement.

Grandview Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in PSSA math, with 61.1% of 3rd graders and 56.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, exceeding district and state averages. The school's 4th-grade PSSA science proficiency rate of 81.6% is also noteworthy. However, the school serves a high-need student population, with 99.73% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.