Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Dingman-delaware Middle School 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 35% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dingman-Delaware Middle School serves the southwest part of Dingmans Ferry, PA, covering an area of approximately 32.4 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dingman-delaware Middle School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dingman-delaware Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dingman-delaware Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dingman-delaware Middle School's ranking?
Dingman-delaware Middle School is ranked #1126 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dingman-delaware Middle School often compared to?
Dingman-delaware Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware Valley High School, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, Delaware Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% 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 Dingman-delaware Middle School?
532 students attend Dingman-delaware Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dingman-delaware Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dingman-delaware Middle School?
Dingman-delaware Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dingman-delaware Middle School offer ?
Dingman-delaware Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dingman-delaware Middle School part of?
Dingman-delaware Middle School is part of Delaware Valley School District.
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