How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marshall Math Science Academy | Swatara Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, PA | Steelton, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 408 | 611 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.1% | 98.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marshall Math Science Academy | Swatara Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,828 | $15,380 |
| District | Harrisburg City SD | Central Dauphin SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marshall Math Science Academy | Swatara Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 19.0% |
| African American | 49.8% | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 23.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 10.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marshall Math Science Academy | Swatara Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 754:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 23.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 149 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.