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Kunkel Elementary School

Middletown Area SD · Dauphin County · 2401 Fulling Mill Rd, Middletown, PA 17057.0

(717)939-6862

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7/10
#538
Rank 538 out of 1,545
Top 35%
English Language Arts6/10 · #748 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #481 · 69th percentile
Science9/10 · #216 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Kunkel Elementary stands out in Middletown for its notably strong science program, which ranks in the 85th percentile statewide — a real draw for families who want their kids building curiosity and hands-on thinking skills early. Middletown itself is a small, historic borough just southeast of Harrisburg, with a tight-knit feel and easy access to the capital region's parks, employers, and amenities. Families looking for a solid neighborhood school with particular strength in STEM, in a community where everybody tends to know everybody, will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

183 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
112 (61%)
Hispanic
37 (20%)
Multiple Races
18 (10%)
African American
9 (5%)
Asian
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged86 (47%)
Students with Disabilities51 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

369
Enrollment
28.9
Teachers (FTE)
12.8:1
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 · #855 · 46th percentile

40 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.