CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Central Dauphin East MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 776 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Central Dauphin East MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Dauphin East Middle School, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a core academic institution within the Central Dauphin School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the rigors of high school while fostering personal and social development. The school environment emphasizes both academic excellence and character building, encouraging students to engage in a wide variety of classroom subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Central Dauphin East Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive community atmosphere. The school utilizes various programs to promote student involvement, including athletics, arts, and extracurricular clubs, which help create a well-rounded middle school experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Harrisburg area, ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary for success in their transition to higher education.

For more information, contact Central Dauphin East MS at (717) 545-4709 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109-5227
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CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Harrisburg, PA with about 776 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Central Dauphin SD
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
58.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 776 students

Black or African American
32.7%
White
28.0%
Hispanic/Latino
20.9%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.