Susquenita Middle School

Summary:

Susquenita Middle School is a public middle school located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 569 students. The school is part of the Susquenita School District, which is ranked 440 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Susquenita Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking between 384 and 520 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is below the state average in both math and English language arts across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, students with disabilities, and low-socioeconomic status students. Susquenita Middle School has also seen a fluctuating dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Camp Hill Middle School, Eagle View Middle School, and Mountain View Middle School, Susquenita Middle School's performance is significantly lower. Additionally, the nearby Marshall Math Science Academy, a public magnet school, outperforms Susquenita Middle School on PSSA tests despite serving a student population with a similar socioeconomic profile. This suggests that the school's challenges may be related to factors such as educational programs, resources, and strategies, rather than solely socioeconomic factors.


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Public 5-8

 Susquenita Middle School
       Duncannon, PA  17020-9582


(717) 957-6000

District: Susquenita School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
508th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,152 Help


Students who attend Susquenita Middle School usually attend:

High:    Susquenita High School

Feeder schools for Susquenita Middle School:

Elementary:    Susquenita Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Two or more races:
8.2%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Susquenita Middle School ranks worse than 57% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.58. (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 (83.6%), two or more races (8.2%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Susquenita Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Susquenita Middle School is $15,152.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Susquenita Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Susquenita Middle School 508th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Susquenita Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Susquenita School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Susquenita School District 440th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Susquenita Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.06 416th 643 35.3%
2004 52.70 389th 663 41.3%
2005 50.43 420th 687 38.9%
2006 55.48 396th 736 46.2%
2007 51.30 451st 749 39.8%
2008 53.80 416th 753 44.8%
2009 52.51 452nd 770 41.3%
2010 55.78 433rd 805 46.2%
2011 52.50 492nd 825 40.4%
2012 53.73 486th 834 41.7%
2013 49.73 478th 758 36.9%
2014 39.15 520th 728 28.6%
2015 45.56 495th 835 40.7%
2016 50.12 480th 870 44.8%
2017 53.31 443rd 877 49.5%
2018 54.23 439th 861 49.0%
2019 51.25 476th 891 46.6%
2021 52.66 384th 797 51.8%
2022 49.35 474th 883 46.3%
2023 47.47 500th 893 44.0%
2024 45.58 508th 891 43.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.00 166th 187 11.2%
2024 36.07 121st 199 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.16 496th 874 43.2%
2024 42.83 516th 877 41.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.97 474th 860 44.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.93 449th 660 32.0%
2024 29.01 482nd 672 28.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.92 519th 870 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Susquenita Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.25 503rd 681 26.1%
2024 25.55 539th 673 19.9%
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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 Susquenita Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 573 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 534 2 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 559 2 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 559 2 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 592 2 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 574 2 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 588
1999 555 4 1 5 6 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 564 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 617 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 827 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2003 827 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2004 767 8 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 788
2005 745 7 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 763
2006 726 5 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 655 7 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2008 594 9 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 566 9 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2010 546 10 0 11 0 n/a n/a 5 572
2011 541 10 1 12 2 0 7 0 573
2012 527 9 2 13 2 1 8 0 562
2013 507 5 2 13 2 0 11 0 540
2014 499 3 1 12 1 0 7 0 523
2015 460 5 2 14 1 0 9 0 491
2016 456 4 1 18 2 0 13 0 494
2017 463 2 1 18 2 1 23 0 510
2018 487 1 1 17 2 2 24 0 534
2019 529 1 1 24 2 2 29 0 588
2020 498 3 2 29 2 2 32 0 568
2021 463 3 1 25 2 1 31 0 526
2022 486 5 2 29 1 0 43 0 566
2023 483 4 4 27 1 0 50 0 569
2024 478 3 4 40 0 0 47 0 572

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 Susquenita Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 582 32.0 18.2 n/a
1994 543 32.5 16.7 n/a
1995 571 31.0 18.4 n/a
1996 571 31.0 18.4 n/a
1997 603 31.0 19.5 n/a
1998 588 35.0 16.8 n/a
1999 571 36.0 15.9 n/a
2000 569 37.0 15.4 25.8
2001 623 37.0 16.8 23.9
2002 833 53.4 15.6 24.7
2003 833 53.4 15.6 24.7
2004 788 51.9 15.2 25.6
2005 763 51.0 15.0 27
2006 744 50.2 14.8 26.6
2007 673 50.2 13.4 26.3
2008 614 49.2 12.5 26.2
2009 584 48.2 12.1 25.5
2010 572 47.2 12.1 31.4
2011 573 45.5 12.5 30.9
2012 562 44.0 12.7 32.9
2013 540 44.7 12.0 35
2014 523 43.1 12.1 39.2
2015 491 42.0 11.6 37.9
2016 494 42.0 11.7 38.7
2017 510 41.3 12.3 35.9
2018 534 43.3 12.3 38
2019 588 44.3 13.2 39.1
2020 568 42.8 13.2 37.9
2021 526 42.8 12.2 32.3
2022 566 42.7 13.2 35.3
2023 569 39.8 14.2 38.5
2024 572 40.0 14.2 42.5

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 Susquenita Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 582 32.0 18.2 n/a
1994 543 32.5 16.7 n/a
1995 571 31.0 18.4 n/a
1996 571 31.0 18.4 n/a
1997 603 31.0 19.5 n/a
1998 588 35.0 16.8 n/a
1999 571 36.0 15.9 n/a
2000 569 37.0 15.4 25.8
2001 623 37.0 16.8 23.9
2002 833 53.4 15.6 24.7
2003 833 53.4 15.6 24.7
2004 788 51.9 15.2 25.6
2005 763 51.0 15.0 27
2006 744 50.2 14.8 26.6
2007 673 50.2 13.4 26.3
2008 614 49.2 12.5 26.2
2009 584 48.2 12.1 25.5
2010 572 47.2 12.1 31.4
2011 573 45.5 12.5 30.9
2012 562 44.0 12.7 32.9
2013 540 44.7 12.0 35
2014 523 43.1 12.1 39.2
2015 491 42.0 11.6 37.9
2016 494 42.0 11.7 38.7
2017 510 41.3 12.3 35.9
2018 534 43.3 12.3 38
2019 588 44.3 13.2 39.1
2020 568 42.8 13.2 37.9
2021 526 42.8 12.2 32.3
2022 566 42.7 13.2 35.3
2023 569 39.8 14.2 38.5
2024 572 40.0 14.2 42.5

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 Susquenita Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.1%) $13,333 (99.9%) $13,340
2020 $08 (0.1%) $13,723 (99.9%) $13,730
2021 $00 (0.0%) $15,162 (100.0%) $15,162
2022 $472 (3.1%) $14,680 (96.9%) $15,152

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Susquenita Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 476th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 500th of 893 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)35.833.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)51.447.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)30.634
 3.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)58.350
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)26.529.6
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)5540.8
 14.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)2610.1
 15.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Susquenita Middle School)67.759.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)6154.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Susquenita Middle School)29.727.7
 2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Susquenita Middle School)67.759.6
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)56.347.9
 8.4%
   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 Students588569
 3.2%
African American14
 300%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic2427
 12.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White529483
 8.7%
Two or More Races2950
 72.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%38.5%
 0.6%


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Susquenita Middle School ranks 508th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 572 students attended Susquenita Middle School.

Students at Susquenita Middle School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Susquenita Middle School usually go on to attend Susquenita 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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