LOWER DAUPHIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lower Dauphin MS is a public middle school that is part of the Lower Dauphin SD school district, located in Hummelstown, PA with about 891 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Lower Dauphin 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.
Lower Dauphin Middle School, located at 251 Quarry Road in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, serves as a central pillar of the Lower Dauphin School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, the institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual growth.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. Lower Dauphin Middle School offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By leveraging its location within the Hummelstown community, the school cultivates a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students, striving to create a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both academic excellence and character development.
For more information, contact Lower Dauphin MS at (717) 566-5310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hummelstown, PA 17036-2433
(717) 566-5310
LOWER DAUPHIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Hummelstown, PA with about 891 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lower Dauphin SD
- Total Students:
- 891
- Teachers:
- 65.96
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 891 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOWER DAUPHIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.