Downingtown MS
1,154 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 858 |
| Hispanic | 61 |
| Black | 44 |
| Asian | 138 |
| Two or More | 52 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White858 (74.4 %)
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Asian138 (12.0 %)
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Hispanic61 (5.3 %)
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Two or More52 (4.5 %)
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Black44 (3.8 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 558 |
| Grade 8 | 596 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 569 | 49.3% |
| Male | 585 | 50.7% |
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