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Downingtown MS

PublicGrades 7–8
Downingtown, Pennsylvania · Downingtown Area SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,094
Student:Teacher13.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch16%
Title INo
Downingtown MS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
1,094
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
16%-54.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Downingtown MS is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,094 students. It is part of the Downingtown Area SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 70% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictDowningtown Area SD
County42029
CityDowningtown
ZIP19335
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420771000308

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,094

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %16%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)