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#1284 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Londonderry EL Sch
Elementary School · Lower Dauphin Sd · Middletown, PA
A Lower Dauphin Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
260 Schoolhouse Rd, Middletown, PA 17057
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Londonderry EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Londonderry EL Sch 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated789/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), 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
$70,536
Median home value
$187,300
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fink EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Seven Sorrows Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Robert Reid EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lower Dauphin Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Londonderry EL Sch is listed in Lower Dauphin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Londonderry EL Sch
Londonderry EL Sch is a public elementary school in Middletown, PA, part of Lower Dauphin Sd, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Londonderry EL Sch
What grades does Londonderry EL Sch serve?
Londonderry EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Londonderry EL Sch?
Londonderry EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Londonderry EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Londonderry EL Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Londonderry EL Sch rank in PA?
Londonderry EL Sch ranks #1,284 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Londonderry EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Londonderry EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Londonderry EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Londonderry EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Londonderry EL Sch a charter school?
No, Londonderry EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Londonderry EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Londonderry EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Londonderry EL Sch?
46.7% of students at Londonderry EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (717) 944-9462
- Area population (ZIP 17057)
- 23,143
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 17057; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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