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#1657 of 2,846 schools in PA
Dingman-delaware MS
Middle School · Delaware Valley Sd · Dingmans Ferry, PA
A Delaware Valley Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1365 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
- Math 39% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dingman-delaware MS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dingman-delaware MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,833
Median home value
$216,400
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Delaware Valley SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Delaware Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dingman-delaware MS is listed in Delaware Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dingman-delaware MS
Dingman-delaware MS is a public middle school in Dingmans Ferry, PA, part of Delaware Valley Sd, serving approximately 524 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,657 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dingman-delaware MS
What grades does Dingman-delaware MS serve?
Dingman-delaware MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dingman-delaware MS?
Dingman-delaware MS has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dingman-delaware MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Dingman-delaware MS is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dingman-delaware MS rank in PA?
Dingman-delaware MS ranks #1,657 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dingman-delaware MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Dingman-delaware MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Dingman-delaware MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dingman-delaware MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dingman-delaware MS a charter school?
No, Dingman-delaware MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dingman-delaware MS a Title I school?
No, Dingman-delaware MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dingman-delaware MS?
48.9% of students at Dingman-delaware MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (570) 296-3140
- Area population (ZIP 18328)
- 8,061
- Area average commute
- 55.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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