Is Marshall Math Science Academy a good school?

Marshall Math Science Academy ranks 517 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marshall Math Science Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Marshall Math Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Marshall Math Science Academy?

Students at Marshall Math Science Academy are 50% African American, 36% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Marshall Math Science Academy

Summary:

Marshall Math Science Academy is a public magnet middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Harrisburg City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has 403 students and has been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the past several years, while the district is ranked 575 out of 610 districts in the state and is rated 0 out of 5 stars.

Despite the challenges faced by the district, Marshall Math Science Academy stands out as a high-performing school, outperforming the district on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 50.6% of students were proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to just 15.6% for the district. The school also performs exceptionally well for its African American and Hispanic student populations, ranking 72nd and 90th out of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. However, the school's performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 93rd out of 728 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2013-2014 to 517th out of 891 in 2023-2024.

The stark contrast between Marshall Math Science Academy and other nearby schools in the Harrisburg City School District is noteworthy. While Camp Curtin Academy and Rowland Academy both have proficiency rates below 15% in math and English Language Arts, Marshall Math Science Academy continues to excel. However, the school's high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized to drive student outcomes, as evidenced by the declining performance over time.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 703-1200

District: Harrisburg City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,123

Student/teacher ratio: 76.0

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.3%

Hispanic:

36.3%

White:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marshall Math Science Academy ranks worse than 58% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Harrisburg City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.56. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.3%), Hispanic (36.3%), White (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrisburg City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall Math Science Academy is 76, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Harrisburg City School District! (See more...)

Compare Marshall Math Science Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall Math Science Academy is $20,123. 2 middle schools in the Harrisburg City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall Math Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Math Science Academy 517^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Marshall Math Science Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

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Harrisburg City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg City School District 575^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marshall Math Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	81.13	95^th	770	87.7%
2010	87.28	27^th	805	96.6%
2011	80.26	111^th	825	86.5%
2012	79.70	122^nd	834	85.4%
2013	83.62	70^th	758	90.8%
2014	81.08	93^rd	728	87.2%
2015	66.39	278^th	835	66.7%
2016	66.79	293^rd	870	66.3%
2017	70.48	241^st	877	72.5%
2018	67.97	279^th	861	67.6%
2019	66.56	295^th	891	66.9%
2021	50.53	410^th	797	48.6%
2022	34.93	581^st	883	34.2%
2023	39.49	556^th	893	37.7%
2024	44.56	517^th	891	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.28	384^th	874	56.1%
2024	60.70	314^th	877	64.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.01	543^rd	860	36.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.41	469^th	870	46.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.46	83^rd	421	80.3%
2024	74.76	72^nd	408	82.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.58	115^th	362	68.2%
2024	66.63	90^th	362	75.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Marshall Math Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	13	137	13	19	0	n/a	n/a	182
2008	13	120	11	32	1	n/a	n/a	177
2009	8	127	11	34	1	n/a	n/a	181
2010	9	108	13	36	1	n/a	n/a	167
2011	13	107	16	31	1	0	0	168
2012	15	121	16	31	0	0	0	183
2013	12	134	17	32	0	0	1	196
2014	12	136	21	35	0	0	1	205
2015	14	164	26	61	0	0	1	266
2016	12	204	24	82	0	0	4	326
2017	7	202	29	103	0	0	3	344
2018	12	198	26	112	0	0	4	352
2019	12	188	21	124	0	0	6	351
2020	17	169	18	124	0	0	10	338
2021	18	187	18	129	0	0	11	363
2022	23	194	14	131	0	0	15	377
2023	23	210	18	135	0	0	17	403
2024	22	191	14	138	0	0	15	380

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 Marshall Math Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	182	11.0	16.5	n/a
2008	177	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	181	10.0	18.1	n/a
2010	167	10.0	16.7	74.3
2011	168	9.5	17.6	72.6
2012	183	9.0	20.3	71.6
2013	196	9.0	21.7	62.2
2014	205	10.3	19.7	84.4
2015	266	8.0	33.2	98.9
2016	326	11.0	29.6	58.9
2017	344	14.5	23.7	n/a
2018	352	12.5	28.1	n/a
2019	351	16.5	21.2	99.1
2020	338	17.0	19.8	n/a
2021	363	12.0	30.2	99.2
2022	377	10.5	35.9	99.2
2023	403	6.5	62.0	99.3
2024	380	5.0	76.0	99.2

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 Marshall Math Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	182	11.0	16.5	n/a
2008	177	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	181	10.0	18.1	n/a
2010	167	10.0	16.7	74.3
2011	168	9.5	17.6	72.6
2012	183	9.0	20.3	71.6
2013	196	9.0	21.7	62.2
2014	205	10.3	19.7	84.4
2015	266	8.0	33.2	98.9
2016	326	11.0	29.6	58.9
2017	344	14.5	23.7	n/a
2018	352	12.5	28.1	n/a
2019	351	16.5	21.2	99.1
2020	338	17.0	19.8	n/a
2021	363	12.0	30.2	99.2
2022	377	10.5	35.9	99.2
2023	403	6.5	62.0	99.3
2024	380	5.0	76.0	99.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshall Math Science Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$681 (7.2%)	$8,832 (92.8%)	$9,513
2020	$466 (9.3%)	$4,518 (90.6%)	$4,985
2021	$775 (5.2%)	$14,043 (94.8%)	$14,819
2022	$522 (2.6%)	$19,600 (97.4%)	$20,123

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall Math Science Academy

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 295^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 556^th of 893 Middle schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Marshall Math Science Academy)	39.1	12.9	26.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Math Science Academy)	66.3	44.8	21.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Marshall Math Science Academy)	34.3	14	20.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Math Science Academy)	71.5	63.3	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Marshall Math Science Academy)	43.5	15.5	28%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Math Science Academy)	70.5	45.1	25.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Marshall Math Science Academy)	30	4.5	25.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Marshall Math Science Academy)	68.6	58.6	10%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Math Science Academy)	64.3	45.9	18.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Marshall Math Science Academy)	37	11.8	25.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Marshall Math Science Academy)	68.6	58.6	10%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marshall Math Science Academy)	68.4	49.2	19.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	403	14.8%
African American	188	210	11.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	21	18	14.3%
Hispanic	124	135	8.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	23	91.7%
Two or More Races	6	17	183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	99.3%	0.1%

Schools Near Marshall Math Science Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marshall Academy	Public	5-8	301 Hale Ave	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1400	73	23	3.1	100.0%	1 (1.4%)	34 (46.6%)	33 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	6.5	861^st of 891 public middle schools	3.4%		5.7	875^th of 893 public middle schools	2.0%	14	0.0	0.0	4.3		1.7			6.7	0.0	17.4		15.5	$30,952	$804	$30,148
Marshall Math Science Academy	Public, Magnet	5-8	301 Hale Avenue	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(717) 703-1200	380	5	76.0	99.2%	22 (5.8%)	191 (50.3%)	138 (36.3%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	44.6	517^th of 891 public middle schools	42.0%		39.5	556^th of 893 public middle schools	37.7%	39	16.0	17.9	20.3	15.1	17.4	48.7	48.7	39.0	43.8	61.4	60.8	50.6	$20,123	$523	$19,600
Rowland Academy	Public	6-8	1842 Derry Street	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4500	577	31	18.7	100.0%	11 (1.9%)	216 (37.4%)	322 (55.8%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	4.5	884^th of 891 public middle schools	0.8%		4.9	887^th of 893 public middle schools	0.7%	3		0.0	1.5	0.0	0.5	8.6	8.6		8.1	8.0	8.3	8.1	$19,818	$515	$19,303
Susquehanna Township Middle School	Public	6-8	801 Wood St	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Susquehanna Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 657-5125	744	43	17.2	69.5%	136 (18.3%)	237 (31.9%)	131 (17.6%)	147 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (12.4%)	25.8	645^th of 891 public middle schools	27.6%		19.5	692^nd of 893 public middle schools	22.5%	47		13.6	12.3	10.3	12.2	40.2	40.2		33.5	39.2	41.6	37.8	$18,377	$602	$17,774
Swatara Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Highland St	Steelton	17113	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 939-9363	644	49	13.2	100.0%	133 (20.7%)	196 (30.4%)	147 (22.8%)	89 (13.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (11.8%)	26.7	639^th of 891 public middle schools	28.3%		25.7	649^th of 893 public middle schools	27.3%	10		22.1	13.6	7.2	14.6	32.5	32.5		42.6	39.4	35.5	39.3	$14,598	$557	$14,041
Central Dauphin Middle School	Public	6-8	4600 Locust Lane	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 540-4606	855	60	14.3	35.8%	591 (69.1%)	95 (11.1%)	59 (6.9%)	68 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.9%)	75.7	189^th of 891 public middle schools	78.8%		75.1	197^th of 893 public middle schools	77.9%	8		40.1	41.8	31.7	37.9	69.7	69.7		66.7	65.2	66.4	66.0	$14,040	$694	$13,346
Central Dauphin East Middle School	Public	6-8	628 Rutherford Rd	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 545-4709	663	56	11.7	100.0%	129 (19.5%)	200 (30.2%)	131 (19.8%)	147 (22.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.1%)	30.5	616^th of 891 public middle schools	30.9%		26.7	642^nd of 893 public middle schools	28.1%	26		21.7	11.1	10.9	14.8	32.7	32.7		48.2	37.1	45.5	43.6	$15,056	$768	$14,288
New Cumberland Middle School	Public	6-8	331 8th St	New Cumberland	17070	York County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 774-0162	538	43	12.5	47.4%	344 (63.9%)	54 (10.0%)	83 (15.4%)	22 (4.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	58.5	380^th of 891 public middle schools	57.4%		47.8	495^th of 893 public middle schools	44.6%	115		41.4	31.0	23.5	32.5	48.4	48.4		55.7	57.8	53.6	55.7	$18,324	$1,097	$17,227
Camp Curtin Academy	Public	6-8	2900 N 6th Street	Harrisburg	17110	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4200	470	37	12.8	100.0%	9 (1.9%)	255 (54.3%)	179 (38.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)	5.1	878^th of 891 public middle schools	1.5%		5	886^th of 893 public middle schools	0.8%	8		0.8	0.0	0.0	0.3	13.6	13.6		10.4	11.5	11.8	11.2	$21,996	$571	$21,425
Camp Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	2401 Chestnut St	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	Camp Hill School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 901-2450	296	26	11.1	23.3%	225 (76.0%)	11 (3.7%)	32 (10.8%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	81.7	126^th of 891 public middle schools	85.9%		85.2	102^nd of 893 public middle schools	88.6%	24		34.7	67.3	41.0	48.5	85.6	85.6		50.5	82.7	81.2	71.5	$17,626	$579	$17,047

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