Linglestown Middle School

1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Linglestown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linglestown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Linglestown Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Linglestown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linglestown Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1732 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Linglestown Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Linglestown Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Linglestown Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Linglestown Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Linglestown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linglestown Middle School's ranking?
Linglestown Middle School is ranked #1732 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Linglestown Middle School often compared to?
Linglestown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Dauphin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Linglestown Middle School?
808 students attend Linglestown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Linglestown Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linglestown Middle School?
Linglestown Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linglestown Middle School offer ?
Linglestown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Linglestown Middle School part of?
Linglestown Middle School is part of Central Dauphin School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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