Best Public Schools in Dauphin, PA


Summary:

The city of Dauphin, Pennsylvania has only one school in the data set - Middle Paxton Elementary School, a public elementary school serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of 263 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Central Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania in key PSSA test scores, particularly in math and science.

Middle Paxton Elementary School has a predominantly white student population (89.73%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. While the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 30.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it appears to be allocating resources efficiently, with a per-student spending of $14,673 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6.

Overall, Middle Paxton Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing institution, providing a solid academic foundation for its students. However, the lack of racial diversity within the school community may warrant further exploration to promote greater inclusion and equity. The school's ability to support its economically disadvantaged students and continue its academic excellence will be crucial in ensuring the success of all students in the Dauphin area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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