Central Dauphin MS vs Mountain View El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Dauphin MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
Mountain View El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Mountain View El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 521 | #903 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3777 of 15,369 | #21744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 834 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Dauphin MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 54.9).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 101.3%).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Central Dauphin MS is the larger school with 834 students compared with 373.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Dauphin MS better than Mountain View El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central Dauphin MS ranks higher (68.0 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Dauphin MS and Mountain View El Sch?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin MS: 834. Mountain View El Sch: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin MS and Mountain View El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin MS is 180th of 521 and Mountain View El Sch is 903rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).