Central Dauphin East Middle School

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Central Dauphin East Middle School is a public middle school serving 779 students in grades 6-8 within the Central Dauphin School District in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While the school is located less than a mile away from another middle school in the district, Central Dauphin Middle School, it consistently underperforms both the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Central Dauphin East Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 14.8% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 35.6% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school's performance in Science (32.7% proficient) and English Language Arts (43.6% proficient) also lags behind the district and state. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school's student population is also highly economically disadvantaged, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school performs well for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, it struggles with others, such as Asian and White students. This uneven performance across subgroups suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse student population. The proximity to the higher-performing Central Dauphin Middle School also presents an opportunity for collaboration and resource-sharing that could potentially help improve outcomes at Central Dauphin East Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 628 Rutherford Rd
       Harrisburg, PA  17109-5227


(717) 545-4709

District: Central Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
616th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,056 Help


Students who attend Central Dauphin East Middle School usually attend:

High:    Central Dauphin East Senior High School

Feeder schools for Central Dauphin East Middle School:

Elementary:    Phillips Elementary School
    Rutherford Elementary School
    South Side Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  663

Racial breakdown:

African American:
30.2%
Asian:
22.2%
Hispanic:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Central Dauphin East Middle School ranks worse than 69.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Central Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.52. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Dauphin East Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (30.2%), Asian (22.2%), Hispanic (19.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Middle School is 11.7, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Central Dauphin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Central Dauphin East Middle School employs 56.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Dauphin East Middle School is $15,056, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Central Dauphin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Dauphin East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Dauphin East Middle School 616th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Central Dauphin East Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Central Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Dauphin School District 372nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Dauphin East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.41 276th 643 57.1%
2004 66.41 254th 663 61.7%
2005 40.54 488th 687 29.0%
2006 35.11 556th 736 24.5%
2007 26.96 606th 749 19.1%
2008 28.03 609th 753 19.1%
2009 33.78 597th 770 22.5%
2010 39.91 591st 805 26.6%
2011 34.34 636th 825 22.9%
2012 27.87 656th 834 21.3%
2013 24.31 604th 758 20.3%
2014 24.52 582nd 728 20.1%
2015 34.92 560th 835 32.9%
2016 29.45 618th 870 29.0%
2017 24.57 646th 877 26.3%
2018 29.24 617th 861 28.3%
2019 32.55 610th 891 31.5%
2021 28.29 585th 797 26.6%
2022 35.84 580th 883 34.3%
2023 26.69 642nd 893 28.1%
2024 30.52 616th 891 30.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.37 149th 187 20.3%
2024 35.60 122nd 199 38.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.50 34th 143 76.2%
2024 52.91 51st 150 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.35 613th 874 29.9%
2024 36.64 574th 877 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.41 588th 860 31.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.72 551st 660 16.5%
2024 28.98 483rd 672 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.09 618th 870 29.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.01 135th 144 6.3%
2024 5.13 137th 145 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.54 187th 421 55.6%
2024 60.61 119th 408 70.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.04 224th 362 38.1%
2024 27.72 269th 362 25.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central Dauphin East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.99 572nd 681 16.0%
2024 26.31 533rd 673 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Dauphin East Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 712 87 20 6 0 n/a n/a -36 789
1989 718 78 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1990 704 90 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1991 721 94 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1992 736 99 27 17 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1993 719 93 35 11 2 n/a n/a 0 860
1994 493 75 20 13 3 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 546 76 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1996 546 76 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1997 507 95 21 12 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 494 91 20 18 3 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 467 96 18 20 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 528 103 29 34 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 499 125 26 40 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2002 512 146 33 38 4 n/a n/a 0 733
2003 512 146 33 38 4 n/a n/a 0 733
2004 562 167 42 49 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2005 432 279 44 100 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2006 357 289 29 76 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2007 234 196 23 55 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2008 262 252 29 62 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2009 240 252 30 66 1 n/a n/a 13 602
2010 226 246 29 65 1 n/a n/a 46 613
2011 209 239 26 110 3 0 43 0 630
2012 204 211 39 95 4 0 54 0 607
2013 220 230 42 112 2 0 61 0 667
2014 208 233 53 95 2 0 60 0 651
2015 199 237 43 113 1 0 60 0 653
2016 191 253 39 134 1 0 69 0 687
2017 213 258 38 157 1 0 88 0 755
2018 217 254 63 162 2 0 78 0 776
2019 209 253 82 165 0 0 86 0 795
2020 192 261 110 170 0 0 96 0 829
2021 170 263 117 153 1 0 88 0 792
2022 165 266 130 145 1 0 83 0 790
2023 157 253 142 147 4 0 76 0 779
2024 129 200 147 131 2 0 54 0 663

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Dauphin East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 789 59.7 13.2 n/a
1989 823 62.3 13.2 n/a
1990 817 62.1 13.1 0
1991 853 64.9 13.1 n/a
1992 879 64.7 13.5 n/a
1993 860 57.0 15.1 n/a
1994 604 48.0 12.6 n/a
1995 653 43.0 15.2 n/a
1996 653 43.0 15.2 n/a
1997 638 46.0 13.9 n/a
1998 626 48.5 12.9 n/a
1999 602 49.0 12.3 n/a
2000 694 52.0 13.3 18.6
2001 690 53.0 13.0 18.1
2002 733 51.6 14.2 22.4
2003 733 51.6 14.2 22.4
2004 820 55.1 14.9 14.6
2005 855 53.6 16.0 19.2
2006 751 56.9 13.2 49.1
2007 508 43.1 11.8 43.9
2008 608 63.1 9.6 47.7
2009 602 58.7 10.3 50.3
2010 613 59.0 10.3 55
2011 630 49.6 12.7 51.9
2012 607 47.9 12.6 56.2
2013 667 46.7 14.2 60.3
2014 651 48.7 13.3 65.1
2015 653 50.0 13.0 63.2
2016 687 49.0 14.0 67.1
2017 755 52.8 14.2 68.3
2018 776 58.8 13.1 100
2019 795 59.3 13.4 100
2020 829 57.1 14.5 100
2021 792 57.4 13.7 100
2022 790 56.6 13.9 99.6
2023 779 49.7 15.6 99.2
2024 663 56.2 11.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Dauphin East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 789 59.7 13.2 n/a
1989 823 62.3 13.2 n/a
1990 817 62.1 13.1 0
1991 853 64.9 13.1 n/a
1992 879 64.7 13.5 n/a
1993 860 57.0 15.1 n/a
1994 604 48.0 12.6 n/a
1995 653 43.0 15.2 n/a
1996 653 43.0 15.2 n/a
1997 638 46.0 13.9 n/a
1998 626 48.5 12.9 n/a
1999 602 49.0 12.3 n/a
2000 694 52.0 13.3 18.6
2001 690 53.0 13.0 18.1
2002 733 51.6 14.2 22.4
2003 733 51.6 14.2 22.4
2004 820 55.1 14.9 14.6
2005 855 53.6 16.0 19.2
2006 751 56.9 13.2 49.1
2007 508 43.1 11.8 43.9
2008 608 63.1 9.6 47.7
2009 602 58.7 10.3 50.3
2010 613 59.0 10.3 55
2011 630 49.6 12.7 51.9
2012 607 47.9 12.6 56.2
2013 667 46.7 14.2 60.3
2014 651 48.7 13.3 65.1
2015 653 50.0 13.0 63.2
2016 687 49.0 14.0 67.1
2017 755 52.8 14.2 68.3
2018 776 58.8 13.1 100
2019 795 59.3 13.4 100
2020 829 57.1 14.5 100
2021 792 57.4 13.7 100
2022 790 56.6 13.9 99.6
2023 779 49.7 15.6 99.2
2024 663 56.2 11.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Dauphin East Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $130 (0.9%) $14,168 (99.1%) $14,298
2020 $112 (0.8%) $13,443 (99.2%) $13,555
2021 $129 (0.9%) $14,374 (99.1%) $14,503
2022 $768 (5.1%) $14,288 (94.9%) $15,056

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Dauphin East Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 610th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 642nd of 893 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Central Dauphin East Middle School)25.715.4
 10.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Dauphin East Middle School)50.743.4
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Central Dauphin East Middle School)23.614.9
 8.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Dauphin East Middle School)51.941.5
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Central Dauphin East Middle School)17.66.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Central Dauphin East Middle School)41.135.2
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Dauphin East Middle School)41.341.1
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Central Dauphin East Middle School)22.212.5
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Central Dauphin East Middle School)41.135.2
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Dauphin East Middle School)47.942.1
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students795779
 2%
African American253253
American Indian04
Asian82142
 73.2%
Hispanic165147
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White209157
 24.9%
Two or More Races8676
 11.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.2%
 0.8%


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Students at Central Dauphin East Middle School are 30% African American, 22% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 19% White, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Central Dauphin East Middle School usually go on to attend Central Dauphin East Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 663 students attended Central Dauphin East Middle School.

Central Dauphin East Middle School ranks 616th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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