Below Average
#2321 of 2,846 schools in PA
Camp Curtin Academy
Middle School · Harrisburg City Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Harrisburg City Sd middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2900 N 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Math 0% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Camp Curtin Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Camp Curtin Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,499
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Charter Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 23,589 | Compare → |
| The Nativity School of HarrisburgPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Cougar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harrisburg City Sd
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Camp Curtin Academy is listed in Harrisburg City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camp Curtin Academy
Camp Curtin Academy is a public middle school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Harrisburg City Sd, serving approximately 470 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,321 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camp Curtin Academy
What grades does Camp Curtin Academy serve?
Camp Curtin Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Camp Curtin Academy?
Camp Curtin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Curtin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Curtin Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camp Curtin Academy rank in PA?
Camp Curtin Academy ranks #2,321 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Camp Curtin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Camp Curtin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Camp Curtin Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camp Curtin Academy has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Camp Curtin Academy a charter school?
No, Camp Curtin Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camp Curtin Academy a Title I school?
No, Camp Curtin Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camp Curtin Academy?
100.0% of students at Camp Curtin Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.8%
- Phone
- (717) 703-4200
- Area population (ZIP 17110)
- 26,401
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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