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7.3 avg / 10

Downingtown Area Sd School District

School District · Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Students: 13,238
Teachers (FTE): 955

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

16

10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,308

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#101 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,308

$832 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

13,238 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Downingtown Area Sd

Downingtown Area Sd is a Downingtown, Pennsylvania school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 13,238 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $17,308 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Downingtown Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Downingtown Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Downingtown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.4% and ELA proficiency of 81.1%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Downingtown Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 72.4%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 81.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Downingtown Area Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Downingtown
Total Enrollment
13,238
Teachers (FTE)
955
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?

Downingtown Area Sd has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Downingtown Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Downingtown Area Sd is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Downingtown Area Sd?

Downingtown Area Sd spends $17,308 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Downingtown Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Downingtown Area Sd is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Downingtown Area Sd?

Downingtown Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Downingtown Area Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Downingtown Area Sd?

Across schools in Downingtown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Downingtown Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Downingtown Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
72.4%
ELA Proficiency
81.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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