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Dallastown Area Middle School vs. Central York Middle School

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School Overview

School
Dallastown Area Middle School
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Central York Middle School
1950 N Hills Rd
York, PA 17406
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,041 students in grades 7-8, Dallastown Area Middle School 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 859 students in grades 7-8, Central York Middle School 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,041 students
859 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dallastown Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central York Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dallastown Area Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central York Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dallastown Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central York Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dallastown Area Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallastown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central York Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central York School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1572 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1761 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dallastown Area Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central York Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallastown Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in PA)
61%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallastown Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallastown Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dallastown Area Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central York Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
521
435
Grade 8 Students
510
422
Grade 9 Students
7
2
Grade 10 Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dallastown Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central York Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dallastown Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central York Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dallastown Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central York Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dallastown Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central York Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dallastown Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central York Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dallastown Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central York Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dallastown Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central York Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dallastown Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central York Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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