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#1102 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
Middle Paxton EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Dauphin Sd · Dauphin, PA
A Central Dauphin Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
931 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin, PA 17018
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Paxton EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Middle Paxton 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,750
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17018; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquenita EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Thomas W Holtzman JR EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–5 | 4.8 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Linglestown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 460 | Compare → |
| Mountain View EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 378 | 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.
Central Dauphin Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Paxton EL Sch is listed in Central Dauphin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Paxton EL Sch
Middle Paxton EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dauphin, PA, part of Central Dauphin Sd, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Paxton EL Sch
What grades does Middle Paxton EL Sch serve?
Middle Paxton EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Middle Paxton EL Sch?
Middle Paxton EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Paxton EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Paxton EL Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Paxton EL Sch rank in PA?
Middle Paxton EL Sch ranks #1,102 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Middle Paxton EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Paxton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Middle Paxton EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Paxton EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middle Paxton EL Sch a charter school?
No, Middle Paxton EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Paxton EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Middle Paxton EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Paxton EL Sch?
33.7% of students at Middle Paxton 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
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (717) 265-7920
- Area population (ZIP 17018)
- 3,745
- Area median age
- 55.8
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 17018; 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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