Central Dauphin MS

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Dauphin Middle School, located on Locust Lane in Harrisburg, PA, is a key component of the Central Dauphin School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering a structured yet engaging academic environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to challenge students intellectually while supporting their social and emotional growth during these formative years.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and extracurricular participation. By offering a variety of sports, clubs, and arts programs, Central Dauphin Middle School encourages students to explore their personal interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of school pride. With a focus on preparing students for future success in the district’s high schools, the institution strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Harrisburg community.

848

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Dauphin MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	56
Black	87
Asian	59
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
596 (70.3 %)
Black
87 (10.3 %)
Asian
59 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (6.6 %)
Two or More
48 (5.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central Dauphin SD
Phone:	(717)540-4606
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 300

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 274