Swatara MS vs Marshall Academy
Swatara MS has a higher overall rating of 5.3/10 compared to 3.1/10. Swatara MS is significantly larger with 644 students, about 8.8× the size of Marshall Academy (73). In math proficiency, Swatara MS leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Swatara MS
Steelton, PA
5.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
644 students
Marshall Academy
Harrisburg, PA
3.1/10
Middle School5th – 8th
73 students
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| Metric | Swatara MS | Marshall Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.3 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 5.4 | 2.8 |
| State Rank | #2,022 of 2,848 | #2,805 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 29th | 2th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Swatara MS | Marshall Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Swatara MS | Marshall Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 644 | 73 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 3.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Central Dauphin SD | Harrisburg City SD |
| City | Steelton | Harrisburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Steelton (17113) | Harrisburg (17104) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,554 | $42,113 |
| Median Home Value | $141,300 | $102,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,091 | $953 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 30.5% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 21 min |