Math Science Academy @ Benjamin Franklin
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 167 elementary school students from grades 5-8
- Ranks 24th out of 875 middle schools in PA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Made AYP
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1205 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- Principal or Admin: Rose Sampson
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Harrisburg City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $13,049
- Graduation Rate: 62.8%
- Dropout Rate: 6.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.5
- Enrolled Students: 8,112
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 167
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 10.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 55 (32.9%)
- Females: 112 (67.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 18 (10.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 106 (63.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 124 (74.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Black | 108 | 64.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 21.6% |
| White | 9 | 5.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 44 | 26.3% |
| 6th Grade | 42 | 25.1% |
| 7th Grade | 41 | 24.6% |
| 8th Grade | 40 | 24.0% |
Low-Income Enrollment (2011)
Percent of Students from Low-Income Families
School:
72.6%
District:
82.2%
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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