Serving 502 students in grades 6-8, Danville Area MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Danville Area MiddleSchool's student population of 502 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Danville Area MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Area MiddleSchool is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Danville Area MiddleSchool is ranked #928 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Danville Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Danville Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danville Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Danville Area MiddleSchool?
502 students attend Danville Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Danville Area MiddleSchool students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Area MiddleSchool?
Danville Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danville Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Danville Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Area MiddleSchool part of?
Danville Area MiddleSchool is part of Danville Area SD School District.
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