Downingtown MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335 · Downingtown Area SD
#80 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#1513 of 15,369 nationally
About Downingtown MS
Downingtown MS is a public middle located in Downingtown, in the Downingtown Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,074 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 80th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,074.
There are 12 schools in Downingtown; Downingtown MS ranks 12th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Downingtown MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Downingtown MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,796 students · 256 m away
Downingtown STEM Academy
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students · 591 m away
Beaver Creek El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 1.3 km away
East Ward El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students · 2.0 km away
Bradford Hgts El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students · 2.7 km away
Caln El Sch
Thorndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 3.3 km away
Uwchlan Hills El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students · 3.9 km away
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students · 4.3 km away
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Downingtown · Public middle · Grades 6–6
1,066 students · 4.9 km away
Collegium CS
Exton · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,634 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Abington Heights MS
Clarks Summit · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,073 students
Eden Hall Upper El Sch
Gibsonia · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,076 students
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Black Rock MS
Villanova · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,077 students
Richardson MS
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Downingtown · Public middle · Grades 6–6
1,066 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downingtown MS a good school?
Downingtown MS has a Success Index (US) of 79.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #80 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Downingtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Downingtown MS ranks #80 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #1513 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downingtown MS?
Downingtown MS had 1,074 students in 2025.
Is Downingtown MS a elementary school or a high school?
Downingtown MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Downingtown MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downingtown MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.