Central Dauphin MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109 · Central Dauphin SD
#180 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#3777 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Dauphin MS
Central Dauphin MS is a public middle located in Harrisburg, in the Central Dauphin SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 834 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 180th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 834.
There are 36 schools in Harrisburg; Central Dauphin MS ranks 5th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Dauphin MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Dauphin MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Phillips El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 718 m away
Infinity CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students · 1.1 km away
Central Dauphin East SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,573 students · 1.4 km away
North Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students · 1.5 km away
Central Dauphin East MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 1.6 km away
South Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 1.7 km away
Susquehanna Twp MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 2.5 km away
Susquehanna Twp HS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students · 2.8 km away
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–2
758 students · 3.1 km away
Mountain View El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Newtown MS
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
833 students
Canon-McMillan MS
Canonsburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
836 students
East Norriton MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
836 students
Berwick Area MS
Berwick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
837 students
Upper Moreland MS
Hatboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
Boyertown Area MS-East
Gilbertsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Dauphin MS a good school?
Central Dauphin MS has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #180 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Dauphin MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin MS ranks #180 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #3777 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Dauphin MS?
Central Dauphin MS had 834 students in 2025.
Is Central Dauphin MS a elementary school or a high school?
Central Dauphin MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Dauphin MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Dauphin MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.