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Susquehanna Twp Middle School vs. Marshall Math Science Academy

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School Overview

School
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Marshall Math Science Academy
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Susquehanna Twp Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Marshall Math Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Susquehanna Twp 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 380 students in grades 5-8, Marshall Math Science Academy 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 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
744 students
380 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Susquehanna Twp 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 Marshall Math Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Susquehanna Twp Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall Math Science Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Susquehanna Twp 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 Marshall Math Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrisburg City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#2503 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2156 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Susquehanna Twp Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marshall Math Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
12%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susquehanna Twp Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susquehanna Twp Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susquehanna Twp Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrisburg City 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 Susquehanna Twp Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marshall Math Science Academy by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
88
Grade 6 Students
277
124
Grade 7 Students
235
87
Grade 8 Students
232
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrisburg City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrisburg City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrisburg City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrisburg City 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
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrisburg City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.79
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Susquehanna Twp Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrisburg City 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
65%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrisburg City 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%
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Susquehanna Twp Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Susquehanna Township 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 Marshall Math Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrisburg City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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