Very Good
#578 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Middle School · Downingtown Area Sd · Downingtown, PA
A Downingtown Area Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
489 Dorlan Mill Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
- Math 58% vs PA 39% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 63% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,185/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downingtown), 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
$136,839
Median home value
$464,400
Median rent
$1,647/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Pa Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 3,588 | Compare → |
| Collegium CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 2,610 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Downingtown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is listed in Downingtown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is a public middle school in Downingtown, PA, part of Downingtown Area Sd, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 6th-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
What grades does Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center serve?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center rank in PA?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center ranks #578 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center a charter school?
No, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
15.6% of students at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (610) 269-8460
- Area population (ZIP 19335)
- 52,524
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 19335; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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