For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,030 students in 17104, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17104, PA are Marshall Math Science Academy, Marshall Academy and Rowland Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17104 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17104, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17104, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Rowland Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
17104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: K-8
| 700 students
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17104, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17104, PA include Marshall Math Science Academy, Marshall Academy and Rowland Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 17104?
3 public middle schools are located in 17104.
What is the racial composition of students in 17104?
17104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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