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Elementary Schools

Middle Paxton Elementary School

Central Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 931 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin, PA 17018.0

(717)265-7920

7/10
#556
Rank 556 out of 1,545
Top 36%
English Language Arts7/10 · #534 · 66th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #687 · 56th percentile
Science8/10 · #322 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked along the Susquehanna River just north of Harrisburg, Middle Paxton Elementary sits in the kind of small, unhurried community where kids still have room to breathe — and the school's strong science scores suggest that connection to the natural surroundings might just translate into the classroom. Families who want a quieter, more rural feel without straying too far from the capital region's amenities tend to land here, and the school holds its own academically within the respected Central Dauphin district. It's a solid choice for families drawn to the charm of river-town living with the reassurance of a school that performs well above the middle of the pack.

Student Demographics

149 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
130 (87%)
Multiple Races
9 (6%)
African American
5 (3%)
Hispanic
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged43 (29%)
Students with Disabilities33 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

289
Enrollment
19.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
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 Programs3/10 · #1227 · 23rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found