Susquenita Middle School in Duncannon, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Susquenita Middle School is a suburban public school in Duncannon, Pennsylvania that is part of Susquenita School District. It serves 562 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

562 Students

43 Teachers

200 Susquenita Dr

Duncannon, PA 17020 View local requests

http://www.susq.k12.pa.us

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Susquenita Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gilroy

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Susquenita Middle School Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Susquenita Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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