Marshall Math Science Academy

403 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

403

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

62.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall Math Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	135
Black	210
Asian	18
Two or More	17

Black
210 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
135 (33.5 %)
White
23 (5.7 %)
Asian
18 (4.5 %)
Two or More
17 (4.2 %)

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:	Harrisburg City SD
Phone:	(717)703-1200
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	62.0
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 5 124

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 97