Central Dauphin Sd School District
School District · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#326 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,486
$2,654 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
12,543 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
About Central Dauphin Sd
Central Dauphin Sd is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 12,543 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $15,486 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Central Dauphin Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Linglestown EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Central Dauphin Sd students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Central Dauphin Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Dauphin Sd with test data.
Schools in Central Dauphin Sd
19 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Harrisburg
- Total Enrollment
- 12,543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 854
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Dauphin Sd?
Central Dauphin Sd has 19 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Dauphin Sd?
The average composite rating for Central Dauphin Sd is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Dauphin Sd?
Central Dauphin Sd spends $15,486 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Dauphin Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Dauphin Sd is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Dauphin Sd?
Linglestown EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Central Dauphin Sd with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Central Dauphin Sd?
Across schools in Central Dauphin Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Dauphin Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin Sd has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in PA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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