LINGLESTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Linglestown MS is a public middle school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 702 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Linglestown MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Linglestown Middle School, located at 1200 N. Mountain Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Central Dauphin School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is situated in a suburban setting, catering to the surrounding community by offering a structured academic environment designed to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of early adolescents.

The school emphasizes a traditional middle-school curriculum that includes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—alongside opportunities for exploratory electives. By fostering a culture that encourages both academic achievement and extracurricular participation, Linglestown Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of Central Dauphin High School. Through its faculty and support services, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere that addresses the unique transitional challenges faced by students during their middle-school years.

For more information, contact Linglestown MS at (717) 657-3060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112-1754
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LINGLESTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Harrisburg, PA with about 702 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:
702
Teachers:
46.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
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 702 students

White
69.2%
Black or African American
10.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.