MARSHALL MATH SCIENCE ACADEMY

Marshall Math Science Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Harrisburg City SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 352 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 12 teachers, Marshall Math Science Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

Marshall Math Science Academy, located at 301 Hale Avenue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a specialized magnet school within the Harrisburg School District. The academy is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By providing a focused curriculum, the school aims to prepare middle school students for the advanced academic demands of high school and beyond, fostering analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in a structured setting.

The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and student engagement, often drawing families who prioritize specialized instruction in the sciences and mathematics. Beyond its core curriculum, Marshall Math Science Academy seeks to cultivate a community of critical thinkers by integrating technology and project-based learning into daily instruction. As a key institution in the Harrisburg area, it plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of students interested in pursuing technical and scientific career pathways.

For more information, contact Marshall Math Science Academy at (717) 703-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
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MARSHALL MATH SCIENCE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Harrisburg, PA with about 352 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Harrisburg City SD
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
12.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 352 students

Black or African American
56.3%
Hispanic/Latino
31.8%
Asian
7.4%
White
3.4%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
60.2%
Male
39.8%

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.