Downingtown Area Sd School District
School District · Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Downingtown Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Downingtown Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Downingtown Stem Academy
Downingtown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pickering Valley EL Sch
Chester Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brandywine-wallace EL Sch
Downingtown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#39 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,308
$832 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
13,238 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Downingtown Area Sd ranks #39 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Downingtown Area Sd's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Downingtown Stem Academy (9.4/10), Pickering Valley EL Sch (8.8/10), and Brandywine-wallace EL Sch (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 6% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Downingtown Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Downingtown Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Downingtown Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downingtown Stem Academy | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Pickering Valley EL Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Brandywine-wallace EL Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Downingtown HS East Campus | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lionville EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Downingtown HS West Campus | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | West Bradford EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Uwchlan Hills EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Shamona Creek EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 10 | East Ward EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.1/10, 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 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Downingtown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 76.9% and ELA proficiency of 84.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Downingtown Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Downingtown Area Sd
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- 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 8.1/10. 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 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Downingtown Area Sd?
Across schools in Downingtown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.8%. 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 8.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.8%
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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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