Central Dauphin SD School District

600 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Central Dauphin SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,136 students in Central Dauphin SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Dauphin SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
12,136 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
826 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Central Dauphin SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#360 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Central Dauphin SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Dauphin SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Dauphin SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Central Dauphin SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.57
# American Indian Students
23 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,622 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,505 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
2,527 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
21%
14%
# White Students
5,429 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,025 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
875
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
922
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,010
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
967
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
961
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
983
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
955
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,001
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,049
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,019
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
782
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
787
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
825
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,099 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Central Dauphin SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$208 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Central Dauphin SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,627
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Central Dauphin SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,099
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Central Dauphin SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central Dauphin SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Middle Paxton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
931 Peters Mountain Rd
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Linglestown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Paxtonia Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,874 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #88.
Central Dauphin MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #99.
Linglestown MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lawnton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1414.
Paxtang Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #1515.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #1616.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool
(Math: 11% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1818.
Swatara MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1919.
Tri-community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Grades: K-5
| 410 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Dauphin SD School District?
Central Dauphin SD School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,136 students.
What is the rank of Central Dauphin SD School District?
Central Dauphin SD School District is ranked #366 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Dauphin SD School District?
45% of Central Dauphin SD School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Dauphin SD School District?
Central Dauphin SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Dauphin SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,099 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 12,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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