Serving 1,154 students in grades 7-8, Downingtown Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Downingtown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Downingtown Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
Downingtown Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downingtown Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Downingtown Middle School is ranked #848 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Downingtown Middle School often compared to?
Downingtown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lionville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Downingtown Middle School?
1,154 students attend Downingtown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Downingtown Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downingtown Middle School?
Downingtown Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Downingtown Middle School offer ?
Downingtown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downingtown Middle School part of?
Downingtown Middle School is part of Downingtown Area School District.
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