At a glance
Reported students
820
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
779.5
Susquehanna Twp MS: 820 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 693
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Susquehanna Twp MS
Susquehanna Twp MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Harrisburg. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Susquehanna Township SD. NCES reports 820 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (32%) and Asian (20.2%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Susquehanna Twp MS
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.3%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black32%
- Asian20.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Susquehanna Township SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
792 reported students
Susquehanna Twp HS
High · Grades 09–12
767 reported students
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
758 reported students
Public schools near Susquehanna Twp MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Math Science Academy Middle · Harrisburg City SD | 06–08 | 408 | 1.1 mi |
| Central Dauphin MS Middle · Central Dauphin SD | 06–08 | 834 | 1.5 mi |
| Rowland Academy Middle · Harrisburg City SD | 08–08 | 353 | 1.8 mi |
| Central Dauphin East MS Middle · Central Dauphin SD | 06–08 | 702 | 2.1 mi |
| Swatara MS Middle · Central Dauphin SD | 06–08 | 611 | 3 mi |
| Camp Curtin Academy Middle · Harrisburg City SD | 06–08 | 724 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna Twp MS
What grades does Susquehanna Twp MS serve?
Susquehanna Twp MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Susquehanna Township SD.
How many students attend Susquehanna Twp MS?
Susquehanna Twp MS reported 820 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 693 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp MS?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 820 students and 46.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Susquehanna Twp MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Susquehanna Twp MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Susquehanna Township SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Susquehanna Twp MS in?
Susquehanna Twp MS is part of Susquehanna Township SD, based in Harrisburg, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Susquehanna Twp MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshall Math Science Academy (1.1 mi), Central Dauphin MS (1.5 mi), Rowland Academy (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.