Summary:
Danville Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Danville Area School District, located in Danville, PA. With 508 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 10 years, currently ranking 180 out of 891 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Danville Area Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on PSSA tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53%, and 43.8% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state's 40.4%. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly better than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.52% to 36.61%, lower than many nearby schools, and spends between $13,721 and $17,105 per student, higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools.
Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Selinsgrove Area Middle School, Danville Area Middle School outperforms on key metrics like test scores, dropout rates, and free/reduced lunch rates. The school's performance is relatively consistent across different student subgroups, though its rankings for White students, low-income students, and students with disabilities are slightly lower than the overall school ranking. The school's strong academic performance and efficient use of resources suggest a sustained commitment to excellence, making it a standout in the region.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Danville Area School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,721
Students who attend Danville Area Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Danville Area Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 508
Racial breakdown:
White:
87.0%
Asian:
3.9%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Hispanic:
3.0%
African American:
2.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%
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