Lower Dauphin School District
- 291 EAST MAIN ST
- HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036
- (717) 566-5300
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92.1% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,912 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,895 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 287 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 89.5% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.4% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 83.4% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.9% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.8% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.3% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 88.9% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 83.4% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 77.4% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.1% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 87.8% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.1% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.9% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 90.5% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 74.7% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.3% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 69.3% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 63.5% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.8% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 81.7% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 84.2% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 76.6% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 83.2% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 77.3% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 80.7% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 87.3% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.4% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 86.4% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 88.1% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.4% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.5% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 68.8% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 83.4% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.4% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 64.4% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 65.4% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.1% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.6% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 71.3% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.3% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 45.6% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 49.3% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.1% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 81.6% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 79.1% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,895 | 13.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 267 |
| 1st Grade Students | 255 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 280 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 281 |
| 4th Grade Students | 322 |
| 5th Grade Students | 295 |
| 6th Grade Students | 306 |
| 7th Grade Students | 297 |
| 8th Grade Students | 330 |
| 9th Grade Students | 291 |
| 10th Grade Students | 322 |
| 11th Grade Students | 295 |
| 12th Grade Students | 320 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 64 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 70 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,554 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,972 |
| Female | 1,849 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 287 | 13.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 134 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 135 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 9 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 85 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 110 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 51 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $51,015,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $33,055,000 | 64.8% |
| Property Tax | $24,606,000 | 48.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $41,000 | 0.08% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $5,621,000 | 11.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $672,000 | 1.3% |
| Other School Systems | $219,000 | 0.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $52,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $1,210,000 | 2.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $85,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $535,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,515,000 | 32.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,590,000 | 16.8% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,613,000 | 3.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,070,000 | 4.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $46,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch Programs | $53,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,360,000 | 2.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,823,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Programs | $954,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,445,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $189,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $766,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $101,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $375,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $38,646,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,310,000 | 62.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $12,793,000 | 33.1% |
| Student Support | $1,795,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,293,000 | 2.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,284,000 | 2.5% |
| School Administration Support | $1,643,000 | 3.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,918,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,498,000 | 4.9% |
| Other Support Services | $362,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,543,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $1,543,000 | 3.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 92.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 293 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 12 | 0.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lower Dauphin School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 3,895
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 287
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| CONEWAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2809 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA Public | KG-5 | 212 | 15.5 |  Review This School |
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| EAST HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2673 Sand Beach Rd
Grantville, PA Public | KG-5 | 392 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| LONDONDERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
260 Schoolhouse Rd
Middletown, PA Public | KG-5 | 375 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| LOWER DAUPHIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
201 South Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,215 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| LOWER DAUPHIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA Public | 6-8 | 930 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| NYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 South John St
Hummelstown, PA Public | KG-5 | 340 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| PRICE SCHOOL | ||||
101 East High St
Hummelstown, PA Public | 5-12 | 17 | 1.9 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15 West 3rd St
Hershey, PA Public | KG-5 | 380 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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