Marshall Academy

Summary:

Marshall Academy is a public middle school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 87 students. It is part of the Harrisburg City School District, which is ranked 575 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Marshall Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marshall Academy's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 5.7% in the Harrisburg City School District. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance is slightly better, with 15.5% of students proficient or better, but still well below the state average of 53%. Marshall Academy also has high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 7.0%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is 100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the high per-student spending at Marshall Academy, ranging from $19,678 to $30,952 per student in recent years, the school's academic outcomes are among the lowest in the state. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student performance. Nearby middle schools, such as Camp Curtin Academy, Rowland Academy, and Marshall Math Science Academy, which are also part of the Harrisburg City School District, outperform Marshall Academy across all subject areas and grade levels, indicating that the challenges at Marshall Academy may require a more comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying issues.

Detail:

Public 5-8

301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 703-1400

District: Harrisburg City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
861^st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,952

Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Number of students: 87

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.8%

Hispanic:

43.7%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marshall Academy ranks worse than 96.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Harrisburg City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.52. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Marshall Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Harrisburg City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), Hispanic (43.7%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall Academy is 3.6, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Harrisburg City School District! (See more...)

Compare Marshall Academy employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall Academy is $30,952, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Harrisburg City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Academy 861^st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Marshall Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Harrisburg City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg City School District 575^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marshall Academy

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Rank History for all students at Marshall Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	4.69	809^th	835	3.1%
2016	5.79	813^th	870	6.6%
2017	4.09	862^nd	877	1.7%
2018	9.52	765^th	861	11.1%
2019	5.46	840^th	891	5.7%
2021	5.03	788^th	797	1.1%
2022	4.66	883^rd	883	0.0%
2023	5.74	875^th	893	2.0%
2024	6.52	861^st	891	3.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.68	860^th	874	1.6%
2024	8.28	846^th	877	3.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.86	345^th	362	4.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Marshall Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	10	198	40	57	2	307
2015	3	119	29	28	0	179
2016	2	61	16	20	0	99
2017	4	65	26	26	0	121
2018	3	64	17	40	0	124
2019	2	85	12	48	2	149
2020	5	71	8	42	3	129
2021	4	58	4	44	4	114
2022	4	45	5	40	5	99
2023	1	39	1	38	8	87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshall Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	307	32.9	9.3	83.7
2015	179	29.0	6.1	98.3
2016	99	22.0	4.5	76.8
2017	121	25.3	4.7	75.2
2018	124	20.0	6.1	77.4
2019	149	19.5	7.6	100
2020	129	20.2	6.3	100
2021	114	21.0	5.4	97.4
2022	99	21.5	4.5	97
2023	87	23.8	3.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshall Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	307	32.9	9.3	83.7
2015	179	29.0	6.1	98.3
2016	99	22.0	4.5	76.8
2017	121	25.3	4.7	75.2
2018	124	20.0	6.1	77.4
2019	149	19.5	7.6	100
2020	129	20.2	6.3	100
2021	114	21.0	5.4	97.4
2022	99	21.5	4.5	97
2023	87	23.8	3.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshall Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,907 (10.0%)	$26,142 (90.0%)	$29,049
2020	$2,621 (10.4%)	$22,574 (89.6%)	$25,195
2021	$1,030 (5.2%)	$18,648 (94.8%)	$19,678
2022	$804 (2.6%)	$30,148 (97.4%)	$30,952

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 840^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 875^th of 893 Middle schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Marshall Academy)	0	4.2	4.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	35.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)	0	12	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Marshall Academy)	3.3	3.6	0.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)	3.3	14.8	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Marshall Academy)	3.1	0	3.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)	9.4	27.3	17.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Marshall Academy)	3.3	0	3.3%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Marshall Academy)	20	4.5	15.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)	24.1	4.8	19.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Marshall Academy)	2.5	1.5	1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Marshall Academy)	20	4.5	15.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marshall Academy)	9.3	11.9	2.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	87	41.6%
African American	85	39	54.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	1	91.7%
Hispanic	48	38	20.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Marshall Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marshall Academy	Public	5-8	301 Hale Ave	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1400	87	24	3.6	100.0%	1 (1.1%)	39 (44.8%)	38 (43.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.2%)	6.5	861^st of 891 public middle schools	3.4%		5.7	875^th of 893 public middle schools	2.0%	14	0.0	0.0	4.3		1.7			6.7	0.0	17.4		15.5	$30,952	$804	$30,148
Marshall Math Science Academy	Public, Magnet	5-8	301 Hale Avenue	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(717) 703-1200	403	7	62.0	99.3%	23 (5.7%)	210 (52.1%)	135 (33.5%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	44.6	517^th of 891 public middle schools	42.0%		39.5	556^th of 893 public middle schools	37.7%	39	16.0	17.9	20.3	15.1	17.4	48.7	48.7	39.0	43.8	61.4	60.8	50.6	$20,123	$523	$19,600
Rowland Academy	Public	6-8	1842 Derry Street	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4500	588	34	17.4	100.0%	17 (2.9%)	222 (37.8%)	315 (53.6%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	4.5	884^th of 891 public middle schools	0.8%		4.9	887^th of 893 public middle schools	0.7%	3		0.0	1.5	0.0	0.5	8.6	8.6		8.1	8.0	8.3	8.1	$19,818	$515	$19,303
Susquehanna Township Middle School	Public	6-8	801 Wood St	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Susquehanna Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 657-5125	723	42	17.1	63.3%	134 (18.5%)	254 (35.1%)	117 (16.2%)	121 (16.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (13.1%)	25.8	645^th of 891 public middle schools	27.6%		19.5	692^nd of 893 public middle schools	22.5%	47		13.6	12.3	10.3	12.2	40.2	40.2		33.5	39.2	41.6	37.8	$18,377	$602	$17,774
Swatara Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Highland St	Steelton	17113	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 939-9363	539	44	12.3	98.7%	115 (21.3%)	167 (31.0%)	117 (21.7%)	71 (13.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.4%)	26.7	639^th of 891 public middle schools	28.3%		25.7	649^th of 893 public middle schools	27.3%	10		22.1	13.6	7.2	14.6	32.5	32.5		42.6	39.4	35.5	39.3	$14,598	$557	$14,041
Central Dauphin Middle School	Public	6-8	4600 Locust Lane	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 540-4606	848	54	15.7	33.3%	596 (70.3%)	87 (10.3%)	56 (6.6%)	59 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.7%)	75.7	189^th of 891 public middle schools	78.8%		75.1	197^th of 893 public middle schools	77.9%	8		40.1	41.8	31.7	37.9	69.7	69.7		66.7	65.2	66.4	66.0	$14,040	$694	$13,346
Central Dauphin East Middle School	Public	6-8	628 Rutherford Rd	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 545-4709	779	50	15.6	99.2%	157 (20.2%)	253 (32.5%)	147 (18.9%)	142 (18.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (9.8%)	30.5	616^th of 891 public middle schools	30.9%		26.7	642^nd of 893 public middle schools	28.1%	26		21.7	11.1	10.9	14.8	32.7	32.7		48.2	37.1	45.5	43.6	$15,056	$768	$14,288
New Cumberland Middle School	Public	6-8	331 8th St	New Cumberland	17070	York County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 774-0162	549	40	13.5	49.4%	356 (64.8%)	55 (10.0%)	86 (15.7%)	18 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.6%)	58.5	380^th of 891 public middle schools	57.4%		47.8	495^th of 893 public middle schools	44.6%	115		41.4	31.0	23.5	32.5	48.4	48.4		55.7	57.8	53.6	55.7	$18,324	$1,097	$17,227
Camp Curtin Academy	Public	6-8	2900 N 6th Street	Harrisburg	17110	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4200	482	37	12.9	100.0%	15 (3.1%)	274 (56.8%)	170 (35.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	5.1	878^th of 891 public middle schools	1.5%		5	886^th of 893 public middle schools	0.8%	8		0.8	0.0	0.0	0.3	13.6	13.6		10.4	11.5	11.8	11.2	$21,996	$571	$21,425
Camp Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	2401 Chestnut St	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	Camp Hill School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 901-2450	298	26	11.2	22.5%	236 (79.2%)	10 (3.4%)	29 (9.7%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	81.7	126^th of 891 public middle schools	85.9%		85.2	102^nd of 893 public middle schools	88.6%	24		34.7	67.3	41.0	48.5	85.6	85.6		50.5	82.7	81.2	71.5	$17,626	$579	$17,047

Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall Academy

How many students attend Marshall Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 87 students attended Marshall Academy.

What district is Marshall Academy in?

Harrisburg City School District

What is the racial makeup of Marshall Academy?

Students at Marshall Academy are 45% African American, 44% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

Is Marshall Academy a good school?

Marshall Academy ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

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