Serving 663 students in grades 6-8, Central Dauphin East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 663 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Central Dauphin East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Dauphin East Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Central Dauphin East Middle School's ranking?
Central Dauphin East Middle School is ranked #2140 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Dauphin East Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Central Dauphin East Middle School?
663 students attend Central Dauphin East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Central Dauphin East Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Dauphin East Middle School?
Central Dauphin East Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Dauphin East Middle School offer ?
Central Dauphin East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Dauphin East Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 663 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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