Lower Dauphin MS
883 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
883
Total Students
68.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 715 |
| Hispanic | 76 |
| Black | 14 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More | 49 |
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White715 (81.0 %)
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Hispanic76 (8.6 %)
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Two or More49 (5.5 %)
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Asian29 (3.3 %)
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Black14 (1.6 %)
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: | Lower Dauphin SD |
| Phone: | (717)566-5310 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 883 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 68.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
299
Grade 7
290
Grade 8
294
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 299 |
| Grade 7 | 290 |
| Grade 8 | 294 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 420 | 47.6% |
| Male | 463 | 52.4% |
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