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Central Dauphin Middle School vs. Hershey Middle School

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Central Dauphin Middle School
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hershey Middle School
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 855 students in grades 6-8, Central Dauphin Middle School ranks in the top 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 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Hershey Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
855 students
741 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Dauphin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hershey Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derry 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1245 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#300 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Dauphin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Dauphin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Dauphin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Dauphin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hershey Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
273
252
Grade 7 Students
307
247
Grade 8 Students
275
242
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derry Township 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Dauphin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Dauphin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Dauphin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derry Township 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Dauphin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Dauphin 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 Hershey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derry Township 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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