Lower Dauphin Middle School

Summary:

Lower Dauphin Middle School is a public middle school serving 883 students in grades 6-8 in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Lower Dauphin School District. This consistently high-performing school stands out for its strong academic achievements, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, where it exceeds the state averages.

Lower Dauphin Middle School has a long track record of excellence, ranking in the top 30% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 10 years, with a high ranking of 103 out of 835 in 2014-2015. The school's performance is especially noteworthy for Hispanic students and students with disabilities, ranking 55th and 163rd out of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 1.6% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Lower Dauphin Middle School shines as a top-tier institution. For example, Palmyra Area Middle School, which is just 6.1 miles away, also performs very well, but other nearby schools like Swatara Middle School and Central Dauphin East Middle School have significantly lower academic performance. The school's success is likely due to a combination of factors, including its academic focus, socioeconomic composition, and resource allocation, making it an attractive option for families in the Hummelstown area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 251 Quarry Rd
       Hummelstown, PA  17036-2433


(717) 566-5310

District: Lower Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,836 Help


Students who attend Lower Dauphin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lower Dauphin High School
    Price

Feeder schools for Lower Dauphin Middle School:

Elementary:    Conewago Elementary School
    East Hanover Elementary School
    Londonderry Elementary School
    Nye Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  841

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lower Dauphin Middle School ranks better than 75.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.88. (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 Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Dauphin Middle School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Dauphin Middle School is $15,836.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lower Dauphin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin Middle School 220th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lower Dauphin Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lower Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin School District 162nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lower Dauphin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.26 198th 643 69.2%
2004 77.04 148th 663 77.7%
2005 70.77 223rd 687 67.5%
2006 74.70 173rd 736 76.5%
2007 73.06 179th 749 76.1%
2008 78.14 134th 753 82.2%
2009 77.34 137th 770 82.2%
2010 76.56 153rd 805 81.0%
2011 78.36 142nd 825 82.8%
2012 73.92 220th 834 73.6%
2013 76.69 158th 758 79.2%
2014 72.24 199th 728 72.7%
2015 82.92 103rd 835 87.7%
2016 80.72 135th 870 84.5%
2017 83.15 115th 877 86.9%
2018 82.31 119th 861 86.2%
2019 74.06 213th 891 76.1%
2021 62.41 286th 797 64.1%
2022 67.84 258th 883 70.8%
2023 77.44 171st 893 80.9%
2024 72.88 220th 891 75.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.54 71st 187 62.0%
2024 41.26 105th 199 47.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.68 318th 874 63.6%
2024 50.46 436th 877 50.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.26 217th 860 74.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.58 103rd 660 84.4%
2024 63.15 163rd 672 75.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.65 207th 870 76.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.99 107th 144 25.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.20 64th 362 82.3%
2024 76.04 55th 362 84.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lower Dauphin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.03 187th 681 72.5%
2024 60.68 232nd 673 65.5%
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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 Lower Dauphin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 903 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1996 903 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1997 947 7 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1998 926 11 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 950
1999 920 14 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 954
2000 917 13 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 950
2001 925 13 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2002 966 21 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2003 966 21 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2004 938 21 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 980
2005 957 19 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1002
2006 928 17 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 969
2007 902 18 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2008 871 18 10 26 1 n/a n/a 5 931
2009 859 21 14 26 1 n/a n/a 8 929
2010 866 16 17 21 1 n/a n/a 9 930
2011 819 11 16 28 0 1 23 0 898
2012 826 14 14 47 1 1 26 0 929
2013 819 10 11 49 1 0 34 0 924
2014 814 9 11 54 1 0 32 0 921
2015 747 10 13 60 0 0 38 0 868
2016 740 13 16 73 0 0 34 0 876
2017 757 13 15 77 0 0 34 0 896
2018 765 11 18 64 0 0 33 0 891
2019 764 16 17 69 0 0 37 0 903
2020 756 16 20 73 1 0 46 0 912
2021 699 13 28 75 1 0 43 0 859
2022 699 18 25 73 1 0 45 0 861
2023 715 14 29 76 0 0 49 0 883
2024 689 17 18 73 0 0 44 0 841

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 Lower Dauphin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 918 59.0 15.6 n/a
1996 918 59.0 15.6 n/a
1997 965 61.7 15.6 n/a
1998 950 61.7 15.4 n/a
1999 954 66.7 14.3 n/a
2000 950 65.0 14.6 12.9
2001 947 64.5 14.7 12.4
2002 1008 66.7 15.1 13.8
2003 1008 66.7 15.1 13.8
2004 980 67.0 14.6 11.4
2005 1002 67.0 15.0 13.9
2006 969 65.8 14.7 18.3
2007 953 68.8 13.9 17.7
2008 931 70.6 13.2 14.9
2009 929 70.8 13.1 16
2010 930 71.6 12.9 17.5
2011 898 71.6 12.5 17.3
2012 929 65.8 14.1 22.2
2013 924 65.3 14.1 18.8
2014 921 65.6 14.0 19.5
2015 868 65.0 13.3 22.8
2016 876 66.0 13.2 22.7
2017 896 65.3 13.7 24
2018 891 65.9 13.5 22.4
2019 903 65.6 13.7 25.2
2020 912 66.6 13.6 21.9
2021 859 65.8 13.0 27
2022 861 66.2 13.0 26.1
2023 883 68.0 12.9 26.7
2024 841 66.0 12.7 30.6

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 Lower Dauphin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 918 59.0 15.6 n/a
1996 918 59.0 15.6 n/a
1997 965 61.7 15.6 n/a
1998 950 61.7 15.4 n/a
1999 954 66.7 14.3 n/a
2000 950 65.0 14.6 12.9
2001 947 64.5 14.7 12.4
2002 1008 66.7 15.1 13.8
2003 1008 66.7 15.1 13.8
2004 980 67.0 14.6 11.4
2005 1002 67.0 15.0 13.9
2006 969 65.8 14.7 18.3
2007 953 68.8 13.9 17.7
2008 931 70.6 13.2 14.9
2009 929 70.8 13.1 16
2010 930 71.6 12.9 17.5
2011 898 71.6 12.5 17.3
2012 929 65.8 14.1 22.2
2013 924 65.3 14.1 18.8
2014 921 65.6 14.0 19.5
2015 868 65.0 13.3 22.8
2016 876 66.0 13.2 22.7
2017 896 65.3 13.7 24
2018 891 65.9 13.5 22.4
2019 903 65.6 13.7 25.2
2020 912 66.6 13.6 21.9
2021 859 65.8 13.0 27
2022 861 66.2 13.0 26.1
2023 883 68.0 12.9 26.7
2024 841 66.0 12.7 30.6

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 Lower Dauphin Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $135 (0.9%) $14,319 (99.1%) $14,455
2020 $119 (0.8%) $14,194 (99.2%) $14,314
2021 $620 (3.9%) $15,104 (96.1%) $15,724
2022 $428 (2.7%) $15,408 (97.3%) $15,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Dauphin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 171st of 893 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lower Dauphin Middle School)40.842.5
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Dauphin Middle School)72.365.6
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Lower Dauphin Middle School)44.241.5
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Dauphin Middle School)74.869.7
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Lower Dauphin Middle School)41.334.9
 6.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lower Dauphin Middle School)72.374.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Dauphin Middle School)65.263.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Lower Dauphin Middle School)42.139.7
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lower Dauphin Middle School)72.374.4
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lower Dauphin Middle School)70.866.3
 4.5%
   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 Students903883
 2.2%
African American1614
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian1729
 70.6%
Hispanic6976
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White764715
 6.4%
Two or More Races3749
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%26.7%
 1.5%


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Students at Lower Dauphin Middle School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Lower Dauphin Middle School ranks 220th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 841 students attended Lower Dauphin Middle School.

Students who attend Lower Dauphin Middle School usually go on to attend Lower Dauphin High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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