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Upper Dauphin Area Middle School

Upper Dauphin Area SD · Dauphin County · 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048.0

(717)362-8177

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3/10
#378
Rank 378 out of 520
Top 73%
English Language Arts2/10 · #427 · 18th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #338 · 35th percentile
Science4/10 · #286 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the rolling farmland of Dauphin County, Upper Dauphin Area Middle School serves a close-knit rural community where kids often know their teachers by name and school events are genuinely community affairs. Families drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life — think Friday night football, agricultural roots, and neighbors who look out for each other — will find this school reflects that same tight community fabric. Academics are a growth area, particularly in English, so families who want to stay actively involved in their child's learning will find that engagement goes a long way here.

Student Demographics

269 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
238 (88%)
Hispanic
14 (5%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged127 (47%)
Students with Disabilities52 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

302
Enrollment
29.7
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
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 Programs1/10 · #500 · 3rd percentile

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