At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 415
607
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Centerville MS is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 607 students. It is part of the Hempfield SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictHempfield SD
County42071
CityLancaster
ZIP17601
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421179005055
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment607
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.