Central Dauphin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,393 students in Central Dauphin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Dauphin School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Central Dauphin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.58
# American Indian Students
34 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,869 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,514 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
2,513 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
20%
14%
# White Students
5,403 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
44%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,056 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
856
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
988
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
954
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,050
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
999
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,007
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,015
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
962
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
997
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,053
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
861
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
799
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
852
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,745 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,393 students.
What is the rank of Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District is ranked #360 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Dauphin School District?
44% of Central Dauphin School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Dauphin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,745 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 12,393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
