Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch

is.dallastown.net/

1,484 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Dallastown Area Intermediate School (DAIS), located in York, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 4 through 6 as part of the Dallastown Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education by fostering a supportive environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. With a focus on the "whole child," the school offers a curriculum that balances core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school community emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a smooth educational transition for pre-adolescent learners. Beyond the classroom, DAIS typically provides various programs and activities designed to build character, promote teamwork, and help students explore their individual interests. By maintaining a focus on both high academic standards and a positive school climate, Dallastown Area Intermediate School prepares its students for the more complex demands of middle school and beyond.

1,484

Total Students

94.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,108
Hispanic	122
Black	176
Asian	37
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

White
1,108 (74.7 %)
Black
176 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
122 (8.2 %)
Two or More
38 (2.6 %)
Asian
37 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Dallastown Area SD
Phone:	(717)244-4021
Website:	http://is.dallastown.net/
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	1,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.0
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 4 504

Grade 5 462

Grade 6 518