Swatara MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113 · Central Dauphin SD
#439 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#11738 of 15,369 nationally
About Swatara MS
Swatara MS is a public middle located in Steelton, in the Central Dauphin SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 611 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 439th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 611.
There are 4 schools in Steelton; Swatara MS ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)105.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 Swatara MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 105.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Swatara MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tri-Community El Sch
Steelton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students · 679 m away
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
612 students · 1.0 km away
Steelton-Highspire El Sch
Steelton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
821 students · 1.7 km away
Lawnton El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 2.5 km away
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students · 2.6 km away
Kunkel El Sch
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 3.7 km away
Chambers Hill El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 3.9 km away
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 4.0 km away
Foose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 4.0 km away
Marshall Math Science Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
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607 students
Hampton MS
Allison Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
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Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Swatara MS a good school?
Swatara MS has a Success Index (US) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #439 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 Swatara MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Swatara MS ranks #439 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #11738 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swatara MS?
Swatara MS had 611 students in 2025.
Is Swatara MS a elementary school or a high school?
Swatara MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swatara MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swatara MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.