School Overview
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.
1,154
Total Students
83.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downingtown MS
Demographic Student Count
White858
Hispanic61
Black44
Asian138
Two or More52
American Indian1
  • White
    858 (74.4 %)
  • Asian
    138 (12.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    44 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Downingtown Area SD
Phone: (610)518-0685
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 1,154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 558
Grade 8 596

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Downingtown MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 7558
Grade 8596
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Downingtown MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56949.3%
Male58550.7%