Lower Dauphin Sd School District
School District · Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,916
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,916
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#124 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,916
$224 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,444 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
About Lower Dauphin Sd
Lower Dauphin Sd is a Hummelstown, Pennsylvania school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,444 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $17,916 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Lower Dauphin Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Hanover EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lower Dauphin Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 64.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lower Dauphin Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lower Dauphin Sd with test data.
Schools in Lower Dauphin Sd
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Hummelstown
- Total Enrollment
- 3,444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 269
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lower Dauphin Sd?
Lower Dauphin Sd has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lower Dauphin Sd?
The average composite rating for Lower Dauphin Sd is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lower Dauphin Sd?
Lower Dauphin Sd spends $17,916 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lower Dauphin Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lower Dauphin Sd is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lower Dauphin Sd?
South Hanover EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Lower Dauphin Sd with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lower Dauphin Sd?
Across schools in Lower Dauphin Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lower Dauphin Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Lower Dauphin Sd has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 8 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.1%
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
Compare Lower Dauphin Sd with neighboring districts in the state.
- Philadelphia City Sd (220)
- Pittsburgh Sd (56)
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- Bethlehem Area Sd (22)
- Allentown City Sd (21)
- Central Dauphin Sd (19)
- Lancaster Sd (19)
- Reading Sd (19)
- Chambersburg Area Sd (17)
- North Penn Sd (17)
- West Chester Area Sd (17)
- Downingtown Area Sd (16)
- Erie City Sd (15)
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- Pennsbury Sd (14)
- Upper Darby Sd (13)
- West Shore Sd (13)
- Harrisburg City Sd (12)
- Norristown Area Sd (12)
- Parkland Sd (12)
- Altoona Area Sd (11)
- Cumberland Valley Sd (11)
- Hazleton Area Sd (11)
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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