Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool

628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2063 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
38%
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42%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
34%
14%
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White
21%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool's ranking?
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool is ranked #2063 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool often compared to?
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Dauphin MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool?
790 students attend Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool students are Black, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool?
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool offer ?
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool part of?
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool is part of Central Dauphin SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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