Upper Dauphin Area MS

Upper Dauphin Area SD
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
312 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School (UDAMS), located in Lykens, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Upper Dauphin Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a focused learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Their academic framework is designed to build foundational skills while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and social programs. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Upper Dauphin Area Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared for success in high school and beyond. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, maintaining a commitment to local engagement and the academic achievement of its students.
312
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    11 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Upper Dauphin Area SD
Phone: (717)362-8177
Website: http://www.udasd.org/middle-school
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
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 79
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 77
Gender Ratio
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