How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lower Dauphin SD | Middletown Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hummelstown, Pennsylvania | Middletown, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,470 | 2,361 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lower Dauphin SD | Middletown Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,880 | $18,820 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 33.3% | 31.1% |
| Local Revenue | 60.8% | 57.7% |
Lower Dauphin SD
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Middletown Area SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lower Dauphin SD | Middletown Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 51.5% |
| African American | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 21.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 11.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 58.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lower Dauphin SD | Middletown Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 15 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 321.9:1 | 321.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 21.6% |
School Types
Lower Dauphin SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Middletown Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.