SUSQUENITA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Susquenita MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Susquenita SD school district, located in Duncannon, PA with about 534 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 43 teachers, Susquenita MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Susquenita Middle School, located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serves as a key component of the Susquenita School District. Situated in a rural community setting, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, catering specifically to the needs of students in the middle grades. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that encourages intellectual growth, character development, and personal responsibility during these formative years.
Beyond its core curriculum, Susquenita Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. The faculty and staff strive to foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes student achievement and community involvement, reflecting the district's broader mission to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. For further details on specific academic programs, district policies, or school events, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website.
For more information, contact Susquenita MS at (717) 957-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Duncannon, PA 17020-9582
(717) 957-6000
http://www.susq.k12.pa.us
SUSQUENITA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duncannon, PA with about 534 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Susquenita SD
- Total Students:
- 534
- Teachers:
- 43.34
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 534 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUSQUENITA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.