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#457 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 25% in state

Danville Middle School

Middle School · Danville Community School Corp · Danville, IN

A Danville Community School Corp middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1425 W Lincoln St, Danville, IN 46122

  • Math 55% vs IN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,334
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Danville Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
39%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
54%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Danville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated812/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,290

Median home value

$276,800

Median rent

$1,112/mo

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Danville Community School Corp

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Danville Middle School is listed in Danville Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Danville Middle School

Danville Middle School is a public middle school in Danville, IN, part of Danville Community School Corp, serving approximately 812 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Danville Middle School

What grades does Danville Middle School serve?

Danville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Danville Middle School?

Danville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 812 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Danville Middle School rank in IN?

Danville Middle School ranks #457 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Danville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Danville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Danville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Danville Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Danville Middle School a charter school?

No, Danville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Danville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Danville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danville Middle School?

33.4% of students at Danville Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
812
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hendricks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
Area population (ZIP 46122)
16,343
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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