Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, Lower Dauphin 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 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 841 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Lower Dauphin 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 Lower Dauphin Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lower Dauphin Middle School is ranked #1579 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lower Dauphin Middle School often compared to?
Lower Dauphin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hershey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Dauphin Middle School?
841 students attend Lower Dauphin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lower Dauphin Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Dauphin Middle School?
Lower Dauphin Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Dauphin Middle School offer ?
Lower Dauphin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Dauphin Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 841 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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