Serving 870 students in grades 5-8, Danville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Danville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Danville, IN, encompassing approximately 84.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Danville Middle School's student population of 870 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Danville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Middle School is 0.38, 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
#332 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Middle School's ranking?
Danville Middle School is ranked #332 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Danville Middle School often compared to?
Danville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Putnam Middle School, Avon Middle School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Danville Middle School?
870 students attend Danville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Danville Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Danville Middle School offer ?
Danville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Middle School part of?
Danville Middle School is part of Danville Community School Corp School District.
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