MARSH CREEK SIXTH GRADE CENTER
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is a public middle school that is part of the Downingtown Area SD school district, located in Downingtown, PA with about 1,095 students. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serves as a specialized transitional school designed specifically for students in the sixth grade. By isolating this single grade level, the school creates a unique "bridge" environment that helps students navigate the shift from the self-contained classrooms of elementary school to the more departmentalized, multi-teacher structure of middle school. The facility focuses on fostering academic independence, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth during this pivotal developmental year.
Academically, Marsh Creek offers a robust curriculum that encourages student engagement through collaborative projects, technology integration, and a focus on critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and school spirit, providing various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and activities tailored to the interests of early adolescents. As part of the larger Downingtown Area School District, the center is committed to preparing students for a successful transition into the secondary education system while maintaining a supportive and age-appropriate learning atmosphere.
For more information, contact Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center at (610) 269-8460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
MARSH CREEK SIXTH GRADE CENTER is a public school in Downingtown, PA with about 1,095 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Downingtown Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,095
- Teachers:
- 72.93
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,095 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARSH CREEK SIXTH GRADE CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.4%
- Asian
- 14.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.