Summary:
The Upper Dauphin Area Middle School is the sole middle school serving students in the Upper Dauphin Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has seen a decline in its performance over the past three years, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating, and its ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools has fallen from 335 to 486 during this time.
While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are closer to the district and state averages, its Math proficiency rates are significantly lower, with just 28.4% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to 38.5% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 48.08%, which may impact academic performance and resource allocation.
The school's spending per student of $14,926 is lower than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 to 1, suggesting that class sizes may not be a significant issue. Overall, the data indicates that the Upper Dauphin Area Middle School is facing some performance challenges, particularly in Math, and addressing these areas could be crucial for improving the educational experience for its students.
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