Serving 1,519 students in grades 4-6, Dallastown Area Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 1,519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dallastown Area Intermediate School's student population of 1,519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
52 acres
School Rankings
Dallastown Area Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallastown Area Intermediate School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallastown Area Intermediate School's ranking?
Dallastown Area Intermediate School is ranked #853 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dallastown Area Intermediate School often compared to?
Dallastown Area Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York Suburban Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dallastown Area Intermediate School?
1,519 students attend Dallastown Area Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dallastown Area Intermediate School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallastown Area Intermediate School?
Dallastown Area Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallastown Area Intermediate School offer ?
Dallastown Area Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dallastown Area Intermediate School part of?
Dallastown Area Intermediate School is part of Dallastown Area School District.
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