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Elizabethtown Area Middle School

Elizabethtown Area SD · Lancaster County · 600 E High St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.0

(717)361-7525

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8/10
#151
Rank 151 out of 520
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #177 · 66th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #121 · 77th percentile
Science7/10 · #187 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Elizabethtown Area Middle School sits in one of Lancaster County's more overlooked gems — a small borough with a genuine small-town feel, close enough to Lancaster city and Harrisburg to offer easy access to bigger amenities without the suburban sprawl. The school performs solidly across the board, with math being a particular strength, making it a good fit for families who want a well-rounded public education in a tight-knit community setting. If you're drawn to tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown, and neighbors who actually know each other, Elizabethtown has a lot to offer alongside a middle school that's quietly holding its own in a competitive region.

Student Demographics

747 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
611 (82%)
Hispanic
50 (7%)
Multiple Races
33 (4%)
Asian
30 (4%)
African American
22 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged267 (36%)
Students with Disabilities103 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

827
Enrollment
53.2
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #293 · 43rd percentile

22 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found