Danville Middle School

Danville Middle School serves grades 5 through 8 in rural Hendricks County, Indiana, educating 812 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The school is a regular public institution staffed by 45 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, Danville Middle School is working toward improvement.

The school's MySchoolScout Rating is 4.2 out of 10, with students showing varied proficiency levels across subjects. In mathematics, 43% of students score at or above proficiency levels, while 40% meet or exceed proficiency benchmarks in ELA and reading. Science proficiency is significantly lower, with 1% of students performing at or above grade-level standards—an area representing substantial opportunity for academic growth and instructional support.

At the state level, Danville Middle School ranks #1554 out of 1831 Indiana schools, placing it in the 15th percentile. The school's academic score of 6.2 out of 10 reflects the challenges students face across core subject areas. Families considering Danville should be aware of these performance metrics and may want to discuss specific academic support services, intervention programs, and the school's improvement initiatives with administrators.

The school's rural setting near a town provides a close-knit community environment for middle school students in the Danville area.

Located in a rural area, Danville Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.