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Item: Lower Dauphin School District
Rating: 8
Author: Public School Review

291 E Main St
Hummelstown, PA 17036-1799

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Top 30%

Tel: (717) 566-5300

www.ldsd.org

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

Overview

This School District

This State (PA)

# Schools

8 Schools

2,929 Schools

# Students

3,339 Students

1,665,424 Students

# Teachers

277 Teachers

124,094 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
Kind	220	150
1	223	158
2	250	161
3	246	169
4	285	162
5	270	168
6	240	169
7	247	171
8	295	173
9	268	185
10	273	181
11	273	178
12	249	177

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District Rank

Lower Dauphin School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (PA)

#165 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District
2023	#165
2022	#188
2021	#151
2019	#143
2018	#104
2017	#89
2016	#102
2015	#86
2014	#109
2013	#108
2012	#130
2011	#95
2010	#94

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48%

38%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	48%	38%
2022	42%	36%
2021	45%	38%
2019	55%	45%
2018	59%	45%
2017	61%	46%
2016	59%	46%
2015	58%	43%
2014	83%	72%
2013	84%	73%
2012	84%	74%
2011	85%	76%
2010	85%	75%

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62%

55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2022	62%	55%
2021	59%	55%
2019	72%	62%
2018	59%	63%
2017	77%	63%
2016	76%	62%
2015	74%	62%
2014	81%	70%
2013	81%	70%
2012	79%	71%
2011	81%	73%
2010	80%	72%

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65%

57%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2022	65%	57%
2021	65%	64%

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94%

87.5%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	94%	87%
2022	93%	87%
2021	93%	87%
2020	95%	87%
2019	94%	86%
2018	95%	86%
2017	94%	86%
2016	95%	86%
2015	95%	86%
2014	92%	86%
2013	94%	85%
2012	93%	84%
2011	94%	85%

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(2022-23)

17.2%

23.3%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	17.2%	23.3%
2022	16.1%	26.6%
2021	7.9%	18.9%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.36

0.60

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	0.33	0.58
2022	0.33	0.57
2021	0.32	0.57
2020	0.29	0.55
2019	0.29	0.54
2018	0.27	0.53
2017	0.27	0.52
2016	0.25	0.51
2015	0.23	0.51
2014	0.21	0.49
2013	0.23	0.48
2012	0.23	0.47
2011	0.21	0.46
2010	0.16	0.44
2009	0.13	0.44
2008	0.12	0.43
2007	0.12	0.41
2006	0.10	0.41
2005	0.09	0.40
2004	0.09	0.40
2003	0.09	0.38
2002	0.07	0.37
2001	0.07	0.37
2000	0.07	0.35
1999	0.08	0.35
1998	0.07	0.34
1997	0.05	0.34
1996	0.06	0.33
1995	0.05	0.33
1994	0.06	0.33
1993	0.05	0.31
1992	0.04	0.31
1991	0.05	0.31
1990	0.03	0.30
1989	0.04	0.30
1988	0.05	0.30

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	3%	5%
2022	2%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	2%	4%
2019	2%	4%
2018	2%	4%
2017	2%	4%
2016	2%	4%
2015	2%	4%
2014	2%	3%
2013	2%	4%
2012	1%	3%
2011	1%	3%
2010	3%	3%
2009	2%	3%
2008	1%	3%
2007	1%	2%
2006	1%	3%
2005	1%	2%
2004	1%	2%
2003	1%	2%
2002	2%	2%
2001	1%	2%
2000	1%	2%
1999	1%	2%
1998	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%
1995	1%	2%
1994	1%	2%
1993	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1990	2%	1%
1989	1%	1%
1988	1%	2%

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% Hispanic

10%

16%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1991-2023)
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	9%	14%
2022	9%	14%
2021	9%	13%
2020	8%	13%
2019	8%	12%
2018	8%	11%
2017	8%	11%
2016	7%	10%
2015	7%	10%
2014	6%	10%
2013	6%	9%
2012	6%	9%
2011	5%	8%
2010	4%	8%
2009	3%	8%
2008	3%	7%
2007	3%	7%
2006	2%	6%
2005	2%	6%
2004	2%	6%
2003	1%	5%
2002	1%	5%
2001	1%	5%
2000	1%	4%
1999	1%	4%
1998	1%	4%
1997	1%	4%
1996	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1994	1%	3%
1993	1%	3%
1992	1%	3%
1991	1%	3%

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% Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	2%	14%
2022	2%	14%
2021	2%	15%
2020	2%	15%
2019	2%	15%
2018	1%	15%
2017	1%	15%
2016	1%	15%
2015	1%	15%
2014	1%	15%
2013	1%	15%
2012	1%	15%
2011	1%	15%
2010	2%	16%
2009	2%	16%
2008	2%	16%
2007	2%	16%
2006	2%	16%
2005	2%	16%
2004	2%	16%
2003	2%	16%
2002	1%	15%
2001	2%	15%
2000	1%	15%
1999	2%	15%
1998	2%	14%
1997	1%	14%
1996	1%	14%
1995	1%	14%
1994	1%	14%
1993	1%	13%
1992	1%	13%
1989	1%	13%
1988	1%	13%

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% White

79%

60%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	81%	62%
2022	82%	63%
2021	82%	63%
2020	84%	64%
2019	84%	65%
2018	85%	66%
2017	85%	67%
2016	86%	68%
2015	87%	68%
2014	88%	69%
2013	87%	70%
2012	88%	71%
2011	89%	72%
2010	91%	73%
2009	93%	73%
2008	94%	74%
2007	94%	75%
2006	95%	75%
2005	95%	76%
2004	95%	76%
2003	96%	77%
2002	96%	78%
2001	96%	78%
2000	97%	79%
1999	96%	79%
1998	96%	80%
1997	97%	80%
1996	97%	81%
1995	97%	81%
1994	97%	81%
1993	97%	82%
1992	97%	82%
1991	98%	82%
1990	98%	83%
1989	98%	83%
1988	98%	83%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2023)
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	5%	5%
2022	5%	5%
2021	5%	5%
2020	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%
2018	4%	4%
2017	4%	3%
2016	4%	3%
2015	3%	3%
2014	3%	3%
2013	4%	2%
2012	4%	2%
2011	4%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $20,719 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

This School District

This State (PA)

Total Revenue

$72 MM

$44,930 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$72 MM	$30 MM
2022	$68 MM	$29 MM
2021	$65 MM	$27 MM
2020	$64 MM	$25 MM
2019	$66 MM	$25 MM
2018	$65 MM	$24 MM
2017	$64 MM	$24 MM
2016	$60 MM	$23 MM
2015	$56 MM	$21 MM
2014	$60 MM	$21 MM
2012	$56 MM	$20 MM
2011	$57 MM	$21 MM
2010	$56 MM	$21 MM
2009	$56 MM	$21 MM
2008	$51 MM	$21 MM
2007	$50 MM	$20 MM
2006	$46 MM	$20 MM
2005	$44 MM	$18 MM
2004	$40 MM	$17 MM
2003	$38 MM	$16 MM
2002	$35 MM	$18 MM
2001	$35 MM	$19 MM
2000	$33 MM	$18 MM
1999	$32 MM	$18 MM
1998	$30 MM	$18 MM
1997	$29 MM	$17 MM
1996	$29 MM	$17 MM
1995	$28 MM	$16 MM
1992	$20 MM	$14 MM
1990	$18 MM	$12 MM

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Spending

$69 MM

$43,758 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$69 MM	$30 MM
2022	$65 MM	$28 MM
2021	$64 MM	$25 MM
2020	$62 MM	$25 MM
2019	$63 MM	$25 MM
2018	$60 MM	$23 MM
2017	$58 MM	$23 MM
2016	$57 MM	$22 MM
2015	$51 MM	$20 MM
2014	$51 MM	$20 MM
2012	$57 MM	$19 MM
2011	$58 MM	$21 MM
2010	$51 MM	$20 MM
2009	$46 MM	$20 MM
2008	$45 MM	$20 MM
2007	$44 MM	$19 MM
2006	$42 MM	$21 MM
2005	$42 MM	$18 MM
2004	$45 MM	$17 MM
2003	$43 MM	$18 MM
2002	$39 MM	$19 MM
2001	$33 MM	$21 MM
2000	$34 MM	$18 MM
1999	$34 MM	$18 MM
1998	$29 MM	$18 MM
1997	$36 MM	$18 MM
1996	$40 MM	$17 MM
1995	$38 MM	$16 MM
1992	$24 MM	$14 MM
1990	$21 MM	$12 MM

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Revenue / Student

$21,697

$26,978

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$20,920	$24,520
2022	$19,391	$22,621
2021	$18,103	$20,683
2020	$17,380	$17,423
2019	$18,095	$17,496
2018	$17,518	$16,267
2017	$17,238	$17,283
2016	$16,376	$16,027
2015	$15,025	$12,967
2014	$15,937	$13,618
2012	$14,849	$12,923
2011	$14,926	$13,182
2010	$14,437	$12,967
2009	$14,333	$12,476
2008	$13,084	$11,970
2007	$12,180	$12,325
2006	$11,622	$11,373
2005	$11,198	$9,887
2004	$10,229	$9,342
2003	$9,762	$8,561
2002	$8,998	$9,347
2001	$8,931	$9,246
2000	$8,453	$8,505
1999	$8,193	$8,127
1998	$7,742	$7,716
1997	$7,583	$7,409
1995	$7,536	$6,949
1992	$5,650	$6,008
1990	$5,407	$5,260

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Spending / Student

$20,719

$26,274

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Lower Dauphin School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$19,977	$23,814
2022	$18,461	$21,674
2021	$17,679	$19,381
2020	$16,641	$17,371
2019	$17,156	$17,056
2018	$16,251	$15,644
2017	$15,657	$16,490
2016	$15,558	$15,754
2015	$13,826	$12,300
2014	$13,664	$13,435
2012	$15,141	$12,431
2011	$15,030	$12,980
2010	$13,285	$12,300
2009	$11,931	$11,944
2008	$11,442	$11,838
2007	$10,659	$11,937
2006	$10,523	$11,377
2005	$10,836	$9,707
2004	$11,556	$9,347
2003	$11,080	$9,243
2002	$9,817	$9,853
2001	$8,363	$10,315
2000	$8,611	$8,598
1999	$8,758	$8,268
1998	$7,538	$7,996
1997	$9,466	$7,728
1995	$10,285	$6,895
1992	$6,923	$6,055
1990	$6,099	$5,391

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Best Lower Dauphin School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Hanover Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

15 W 3rd St
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 566-2564

Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Conewago Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

2809 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233

Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Lower Dauphin High School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330

Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #44.

Nye Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300

Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #55.

Londonderry Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

260 Schoolhouse Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-9462

Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #66.

East Hanover Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

2673 Sand Beach Rd
Grantville, PA 17028
(717) 469-2686

Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #77.

Lower Dauphin Middle School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310

Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #88.

Price

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325

Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lower Dauphin School District?

Lower Dauphin School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,339 students.

What is the rank of Lower Dauphin School District?

Lower Dauphin School District is ranked #174 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Lower Dauphin School District?

79% of Lower Dauphin School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Dauphin School District?

Lower Dauphin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What is Lower Dauphin School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $20,719 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 8 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 3,339 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
: 94% (Top 20% in PA)
: Top 30%
: 48% (Top 20%)
: 62% (Top 30%)
: 65% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education