DOWNINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Downingtown MS is a public middle school that is part of the Downingtown Area SD school district, located in Downingtown, PA with about 1,099 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 74 teachers, Downingtown MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Downingtown Middle School (DMS), located at 115 Rock Raymond Road in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Downingtown Area School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to the district's high school level, offering a mix of core academic subjects, honors-level courses, and a variety of elective options that encourage exploration in arts, technology, and extracurricular interests.

Beyond the classroom, Downingtown Middle School emphasizes a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By fostering a culture of collaboration and personal responsibility, the school aims to help students build essential social-emotional skills alongside their academic foundations. The school's location in the heart of the Downingtown community makes it a central hub for student engagement, reflecting the district’s broader reputation for high-quality instruction and a strong partnership between families and educators.

For more information, contact Downingtown MS at (610) 518-0685 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

115 Rock Raymond Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335-1456
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DOWNINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Downingtown, PA with about 1,099 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,099
Teachers:
74.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,099 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOWNINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.5%
Asian
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Black or African American
4.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.