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Central Dauphin MS

4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA, 17109

Ranked 256 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Central Dauphin MS

4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA, 17109

About Central Dauphin MS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 65% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
855
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 69.12%
Asian 7.95%
Hispanic 6.9%
Black 11.11%
Two+ Races 4.91%
Native Am. 0%
White
69.12%
Asian
7.95%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
11.11%
Two+ Races
4.91%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 855
46.67%
399 Female
53.33%
456 Male

Student Population

855 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

427 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Central Dauphin MS Contact Information

Address

4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA, 17109

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Phone

(717) 540-4606

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at Central Dauphin MS

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80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg recently shared a reminder about the spring portion of the school calendar as the academic year moves toward its final months. Teachers have started reviewing key lessons ahead of the upcoming PSSA testing window. The school also plans several spring music events and student programs that allow families to visit the campus and watch students perform and present their work.

FAQ

Q1. Does Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg offer clubs for students?

Ans. Yes. Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg provides several clubs where students can explore interests outside regular classes.

Q2. Can families attend school events at Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg?

Ans. Families are often invited to attend concerts, activity nights, and student programs held at Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg.

Q3. Are there sports teams at Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg?

Ans. Students at Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg can take part in school sports and athletic programs during the year.

Q4. Do students at Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg take part in school trips?

Ans. From time to time, Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg organizes trips connected to classroom lessons.

Q5. How do families receive updates from Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg?

Ans. Central Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg sends regular updates to families through school messages and notices.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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