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School Comparison

Central Dauphin MS
vs.
Linglestown MS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Central Dauphin MS
Linglestown MS
  • Linglestown MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central Dauphin MS (117 vs. 40).
  • Central Dauphin MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Linglestown MS (143 vs. 122).
  • Linglestown MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Central Dauphin MS (52 vs. 41).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central Dauphin MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Linglestown MS (143 vs. 122).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Linglestown MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Central Dauphin MS (52 vs. 41).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Linglestown MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central Dauphin MS (117 vs. 40).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Linglestown MS reported a higher students per counselor than Central Dauphin MS (406.5:1 vs. 395.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Central Dauphin MS
$15,379.76
Linglestown MS
$15,379.76
Local revenue share
Central Dauphin MS
67%
Linglestown MS
67%
State revenue share
Central Dauphin MS
23.1%
Linglestown MS
23.1%
Federal revenue share
Central Dauphin MS
9.9%
Linglestown MS
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Dauphin MS
20.8%
Linglestown MS
20.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Dauphin County
$74,159
Dauphin County
$74,159
Poverty rate
Dauphin County
12.3%
Dauphin County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dauphin County
34.3%
Dauphin County
34.3%
Unemployment rate
Dauphin County
3.5%
Dauphin County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.