Serving 312 students in grades 5-8, Upper Dauphin Area 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School's student population of 312 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Dauphin Area 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 Upper Dauphin Area Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1820 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Dauphin Area Middle School's ranking?
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School is ranked #1820 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Dauphin Area Middle School often compared to?
Upper Dauphin Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown Area Middle School, Halifax Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area Middle School?
312 students attend Upper Dauphin Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Upper Dauphin Area Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Dauphin Area Middle School?
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Dauphin Area Middle School offer ?
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Upper Dauphin Area Middle School part of?
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School is part of Upper Dauphin Area School District.
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