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Middle Schools

Rowland Academy

Harrisburg City SD · Dauphin County · 1842 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104.0

(717)703-4500

1/10
#519
Rank 519 out of 520
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #520 · 0th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #520 · 0th percentile
Science1/10 · #467 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rowland Academy sits in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital city, where families navigating the urban school landscape face real challenges — and this school reflects some of the toughest. Serving a community that deals with significant socioeconomic pressures, Rowland draws families who are working through limited options in a district that has long struggled with resources and outcomes. For families in the area, understanding the full picture of support services, extracurriculars, and individual teacher relationships will matter more here than test scores alone in deciding if it's the right fit.

Student Demographics

270 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
159 (59%)
African American
98 (36%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners108 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged233 (86%)
Students with Disabilities39 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

353
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
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 Programs9/10 · #77 · 85th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found