Downingtown Area Sd School District
School District · Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
13,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
13,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#44 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
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 #44 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Downingtown Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center (8.6/10), Bradford Hgts EL Sch (8.6/10), and Beaver Creek EL Sch (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bradford Hgts EL Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Beaver Creek EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Downingtown Stem Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lionville EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Uwchlan Hills EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Brandywine-Wallace EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Pickering Valley EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Downingtown HS West Campus | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Downingtown HS East Campus | 7.8 / 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. District-level spending was $17,308 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Downingtown Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Downingtown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 75.8% and ELA proficiency of 82.8%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools10
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Downingtown
- Total Enrollment
- 13,238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 955
- District spending per student
- $17,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Downingtown Area Sd?
Downingtown Area Sd's district-level spending was $17,308 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center 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 75.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.8%. 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 7.7/10 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.8%
How we rate schools
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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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