Susquehanna Township Middle School
Tel:
(717)657-5125
- Susquehanna Township Middle School serves 580 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Susquehanna Township Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Susquehanna Township Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 580 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Susquehanna Township Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Susquehanna Township Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2090 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 11% |
| Black | 43% | 15% |
| White | 27% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Susquehanna Township SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Susquehanna Township Middle School is Harrisburg High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Infinity Charter School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Infinity Charter School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisburg Infinity Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 149 students
0.9 miles
51 Banks Street, Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717)238-1880 0.9 K-8 149 - Harrisburg Harrisburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 1055 students
1.0 miles
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717)703-4300 1.0 9-12 1055 - Harrisburg Marshall Academy Grades: 5-8 | 121 students
1.0 miles
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717)703-1400 1.0 5-8 121 - Harrisburg Reach Cyber Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 696 students
1.2 miles
750 East Park Drive, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717)704-8437 1.2 K-9 696 - Harrisburg Paxtang Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 260 students
1.3 miles
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717)561-1781 1.3 K-5 260
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