Is Susquenita Middle School a good school?

Susquenita Middle School ranks 500 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Susquenita Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Susquenita Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Susquenita Middle School?

Students at Susquenita Middle School are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Susquenita Middle School attend?

Students who attend Susquenita Middle School usually go on to attend Susquenita High School

Susquenita Middle School

Summary:

Susquenita Middle School is a public middle school located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 569. The school is part of the Susquenita School District, which is ranked 372 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Susquenita Middle School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state averages and nearby higher-performing schools. The school's proficiency rates in Math (27.7%), Science (59.6%), and English Language Arts (47.9%) are all lower than the state averages. This trend extends to specific student subgroups, such as white students, multi-racial students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, whose performance is also generally lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Interestingly, Camp Hill Middle School, a nearby school ranked 102 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools, has significantly higher proficiency rates in these subjects.

Another area of concern is Susquenita Middle School's predominantly white student population, which at 84.89% is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (38.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status, which could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 384 out of 797 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2020-2021 to 500 out of 893 in 2022-2023, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 5-8

200 Susquenita Dr
Duncannon, PA 17020-9582

(717) 957-6000

District: Susquenita School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
500^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,152

Students who attend Susquenita Middle School usually attend:

High:

Susquenita High School

Feeder schools for Susquenita Middle School:

Elementary:

Susquenita Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 569

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Susquenita Middle School ranks worse than 56% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.47. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), two or more races (8.8%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Susquenita Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Susquenita Middle School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Susquenita Middle School is $15,152.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Susquenita Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Susquenita Middle School 500^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Susquenita Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Susquenita School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Susquenita School District 372^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Susquenita Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Susquenita Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	48.06	416^th	643	35.3%
2004	52.70	389^th	663	41.3%
2005	50.43	420^th	687	38.9%
2006	55.48	396^th	736	46.2%
2007	51.30	451^st	749	39.8%
2008	53.80	416^th	753	44.8%
2009	52.51	452^nd	770	41.3%
2010	55.78	433^rd	805	46.2%
2011	52.50	492^nd	825	40.4%
2012	53.73	486^th	834	41.7%
2013	49.73	478^th	758	36.9%
2014	39.15	520^th	728	28.6%
2015	45.56	495^th	835	40.7%
2016	50.12	480^th	870	44.8%
2017	53.31	443^rd	877	49.5%
2018	54.23	439^th	861	49.0%
2019	51.25	476^th	891	46.6%
2021	52.66	384^th	797	51.8%
2022	49.35	474^th	883	46.3%
2023	47.47	500^th	893	44.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Susquenita Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.00	166^th	187	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Susquenita Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.16	496^th	874	43.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Susquenita Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.93	449^th	660	32.0%

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Rank History for White students at Susquenita Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.25	503^rd	681	26.1%

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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 Susquenita Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	573	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1994	534	2	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	543
1995	559	2	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	571
1996	559	2	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	571
1997	592	2	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	603
1998	574	2	3	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	588
1999	555	4	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	571
2000	564	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2001	617	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2002	827	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
2003	827	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
2004	767	8	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	788
2005	745	7	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	763
2006	726	5	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	744
2007	655	7	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	673
2008	594	9	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
2009	566	9	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2010	546	10	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	5	572
2011	541	10	1	12	2	0	7	0	573
2012	527	9	2	13	2	1	8	0	562
2013	507	5	2	13	2	0	11	0	540
2014	499	3	1	12	1	0	7	0	523
2015	460	5	2	14	1	0	9	0	491
2016	456	4	1	18	2	0	13	0	494
2017	463	2	1	18	2	1	23	0	510
2018	487	1	1	17	2	2	24	0	534
2019	529	1	1	24	2	2	29	0	588
2020	498	3	2	29	2	2	32	0	568
2021	463	3	1	25	2	1	31	0	526
2022	486	5	2	29	1	0	43	0	566
2023	483	4	4	27	1	0	50	0	569

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 Susquenita Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	582	32.0	18.2	n/a
1994	543	32.5	16.7	n/a
1995	571	31.0	18.4	n/a
1996	571	31.0	18.4	n/a
1997	603	31.0	19.5	n/a
1998	588	35.0	16.8	n/a
1999	571	36.0	15.9	n/a
2000	569	37.0	15.4	25.8
2001	623	37.0	16.8	23.9
2002	833	53.4	15.6	24.7
2003	833	53.4	15.6	24.7
2004	788	51.9	15.2	25.6
2005	763	51.0	15.0	27
2006	744	50.2	14.8	26.6
2007	673	50.2	13.4	26.3
2008	614	49.2	12.5	26.2
2009	584	48.2	12.1	25.5
2010	572	47.2	12.1	31.4
2011	573	45.5	12.5	30.9
2012	562	44.0	12.7	32.9
2013	540	44.7	12.0	35
2014	523	43.1	12.1	39.2
2015	491	42.0	11.6	37.9
2016	494	42.0	11.7	38.7
2017	510	41.3	12.3	35.9
2018	534	43.3	12.3	38
2019	588	44.3	13.2	39.1
2020	568	42.8	13.2	37.9
2021	526	42.8	12.2	32.3
2022	566	42.7	13.2	35.3
2023	569	39.8	14.2	38.5

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 Susquenita Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	582	32.0	18.2	n/a
1994	543	32.5	16.7	n/a
1995	571	31.0	18.4	n/a
1996	571	31.0	18.4	n/a
1997	603	31.0	19.5	n/a
1998	588	35.0	16.8	n/a
1999	571	36.0	15.9	n/a
2000	569	37.0	15.4	25.8
2001	623	37.0	16.8	23.9
2002	833	53.4	15.6	24.7
2003	833	53.4	15.6	24.7
2004	788	51.9	15.2	25.6
2005	763	51.0	15.0	27
2006	744	50.2	14.8	26.6
2007	673	50.2	13.4	26.3
2008	614	49.2	12.5	26.2
2009	584	48.2	12.1	25.5
2010	572	47.2	12.1	31.4
2011	573	45.5	12.5	30.9
2012	562	44.0	12.7	32.9
2013	540	44.7	12.0	35
2014	523	43.1	12.1	39.2
2015	491	42.0	11.6	37.9
2016	494	42.0	11.7	38.7
2017	510	41.3	12.3	35.9
2018	534	43.3	12.3	38
2019	588	44.3	13.2	39.1
2020	568	42.8	13.2	37.9
2021	526	42.8	12.2	32.3
2022	566	42.7	13.2	35.3
2023	569	39.8	14.2	38.5

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 Susquenita Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$07 (0.1%)	$13,333 (99.9%)	$13,340
2020	$08 (0.1%)	$13,723 (99.9%)	$13,730
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$15,162 (100.0%)	$15,162
2022	$472 (3.1%)	$14,680 (96.9%)	$15,152

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Susquenita Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 476^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 500^th of 893 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)	35.8	33.1	2.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)	51.4	47.7	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)	30.6	34	3.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)	58.3	50	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)	26.5	29.6	3.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)	55	40.8	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Susquenita Middle School)	26	10.1	15.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Susquenita Middle School)	67.7	59.6	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)	61	54.1	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Susquenita Middle School)	29.7	27.7	2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Susquenita Middle School)	67.7	59.6	8.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Susquenita Middle School)	56.3	47.9	8.4%
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	588	569	3.2%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	24	27	12.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	529	483	8.7%
Two or More Races	29	50	72.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.1%	38.5%	0.6%

Schools Near Susquenita Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Susquenita Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Susquenita Dr	Duncannon	17020	Perry County	Susquenita School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 957-6000	569	40	14.2	38.5%	483 (84.9%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.8%)	47.5	500^th of 893 public middle schools	44.0%		49.4	474^th of 883 public middle schools	46.3%	26	33.1	34.0	29.6	10.1	27.7	59.6	59.6	47.7	50.0	40.8	54.1	47.9	$15,152	$472	$14,680
East Pennsboro Area Middle School	Public	6-8	529 Panther Parkway	Enola	17025	Cumberland County	East Pennsboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 732-0771	563	48	11.8	50.4%	365 (64.8%)	53 (9.4%)	58 (10.3%)	42 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	48.6	488^th of 893 public middle schools	45.4%		51.3	451^st of 883 public middle schools	48.9%	37		30.2	29.4	10.7	23.6	51.2	51.2		54.3	62.1	44.4	53.6	$12,833	$264	$12,569
Mountain View Middle School	Public	6-8	30 Bali Hai Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 761-1865	1,378	89	15.4	26.5%	822 (59.7%)	66 (4.8%)	94 (6.8%)	295 (21.4%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (6.8%)	92.7	41^st of 893 public middle schools	95.4%		92.9	37^th of 883 public middle schools	95.8%	4		63.6	58.6	52.3	58.3	80.8	80.8		79.1	79.3	74.2	77.5	$13,061	$00	$13,061
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	886^th of 893 public middle schools	0.8%		5.2	879^th of 883 public middle schools	0.5%	7		0.8	0.0	0.8	0.6	14.0	14.0		15.0	6.5	8.4	10.1	$21,996	$571	$21,425
Halifax Area Middle School	Public	5-8	3940 Peters Mountain Rd	Halifax	17032	Dauphin County	Halifax Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 896-3416	273	21	13.0	31.1%	244 (89.4%)	4 (1.5%)	13 (4.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	78.5	162^nd of 893 public middle schools	81.9%		56.2	394^th of 883 public middle schools	55.4%	232	39.7	33.9	37.3	45.6	38.9	80.7	80.7	53.0	66.2	73.1	70.2	65.4	$12,519	$00	$12,519
Eagle View Middle School	Public	6-8	6746 Carlisle Pike	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 766-0217	1,021	60	17.0	29.2%	682 (66.8%)	37 (3.6%)	51 (5.0%)	190 (18.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.6%)	86.9	88^th of 893 public middle schools	90.1%		87.5	79^th of 883 public middle schools	91.1%	9		55.1	49.6	44.0	49.8	68.3	68.3		75.5	78.3	72.0	75.3	$14,285	$198	$14,087
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%)	85.2	102^nd of 893 public middle schools	88.6%		80	140^th of 883 public middle schools	84.1%	38		60.7	54.6	30.1	49.7	69.9	69.9		74.7	87.0	65.0	75.7	$17,626	$579	$17,047
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%)	4.9	887^th of 893 public middle schools	0.7%		5.5	873^rd of 883 public middle schools	1.1%	14		1.4	0.6	0.0	0.7	14.3	14.3		9.7	6.1	12.6	9.5	$19,818	$515	$19,303
Allen Middle School	Public	6-8	4225 Gettysburg Rd	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 761-1500	477	40	12.0	41.5%	354 (74.2%)	27 (5.7%)	57 (11.9%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	76.1	184^th of 893 public middle schools	79.4%		73.5	204^th of 883 public middle schools	76.9%	20		46.3	46.1	34.0	42.2	65.3	65.3		65.8	62.8	64.0	64.3	$15,830	$927	$14,903
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%)	39.5	556^th of 893 public middle schools	37.7%		34.9	581^st of 883 public middle schools	34.2%	25	12.9	14.0	15.5	4.5	11.8	58.6	58.6	44.8	63.3	45.1	45.9	49.2	$20,123	$523	$19,600

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Impact of COVID-19 on Susquenita Middle School

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