Lionville Middle School

Summary:

Lionville Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Exton, Pennsylvania, serving 1,041 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 25th out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lionville Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 75 out of 891 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students score significantly higher than the state averages on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. Lionville Middle School also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 35th out of 145 Pennsylvania middle schools for Asian students, 36th out of 408 for African American students, and 39th out of 199 for multi-racial students. Additionally, the school ranks 39th out of 672 Pennsylvania middle schools for students with disabilities, indicating strong support and inclusion for this population.

When compared to other middle schools in the Downingtown Area School District, Lionville Middle School consistently outperforms its peers on PSSA tests, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which likely contributes to its academic success and ability to provide personalized attention to students. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years, Lionville Middle School has demonstrated sustained excellence in academic achievement and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 550 W Uwchlan Ave
       Exton, PA  19341-1562


(610) 524-6300

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,504 Help


Students who attend Lionville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Downingtown High School East Campus

Feeder schools for Lionville Middle School:

Elementary:    East Ward Elementary School
    Lionville Elementary School
    Pickering Valley Elementary School
    Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,041

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
Asian:
29.3%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lionville Middle School ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.49. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lionville Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Downingtown Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (57%), Asian (29.3%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lionville Middle School is 13, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Downingtown Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lionville Middle School is $16,504, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Downingtown Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lionville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lionville Middle School 75th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lionville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 25th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lionville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.03 67th 643 89.6%
2004 88.08 49th 663 92.6%
2005 88.92 46th 687 93.3%
2006 85.13 54th 736 92.7%
2007 85.16 46th 749 93.9%
2008 86.78 42nd 753 94.4%
2009 84.11 65th 770 91.6%
2010 84.29 66th 805 91.8%
2011 84.75 58th 825 93.0%
2012 85.58 44th 834 94.7%
2013 85.63 38th 758 95.0%
2014 86.49 34th 728 95.3%
2015 94.25 20th 835 97.6%
2016 92.77 30th 870 96.6%
2017 90.17 53rd 877 94.0%
2018 90.91 43rd 861 95.0%
2019 87.76 77th 891 91.4%
2021 97.38 12th 797 98.5%
2022 92.60 38th 883 95.7%
2023 89.36 67th 893 92.5%
2024 88.49 75th 891 91.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.31 67th 187 64.2%
2024 78.95 39th 199 80.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.25 291st 874 66.7%
2024 62.37 289th 877 67.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.45 89th 860 89.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.52 47th 660 92.9%
2024 88.20 39th 672 94.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.99 71st 870 91.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.17 41st 144 71.5%
2024 75.82 35th 145 75.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.65 36th 408 91.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.04 120th 362 66.9%
2024 60.04 118th 362 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lionville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.23 153rd 681 77.5%
2024 68.25 170th 673 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Lionville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1004 39 18 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1079
1999 1027 48 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1103
2000 1050 39 32 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1138
2001 1109 55 32 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1213
2002 1252 54 37 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1360
2003 1252 54 37 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1360
2004 1281 39 34 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1369
2005 1329 44 42 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1428
2006 1297 53 63 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1434
2007 1287 59 82 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1451
2008 1309 49 115 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1501
2009 1272 62 126 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1498
2010 1234 63 147 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1490
2011 1242 64 158 43 0 0 0 0 1507
2012 1283 63 167 42 0 0 14 0 1569
2013 1291 61 184 42 0 1 21 0 1600
2014 1250 62 218 52 0 0 25 0 1607
2015 808 39 161 46 0 0 12 0 1066
2016 793 34 184 61 1 1 20 0 1094
2017 755 30 204 48 1 1 22 0 1061
2018 676 25 216 52 0 1 24 0 994
2019 718 31 227 66 1 1 27 0 1071
2020 732 32 253 55 2 0 33 0 1107
2021 635 24 273 59 2 0 45 0 1038
2022 606 18 296 62 1 0 48 0 1031
2023 593 24 305 65 0 1 53 0 1041

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lionville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1079 73.2 14.7 n/a
1999 1103 82.5 13.4 n/a
2000 1138 84.5 13.5 3.2
2001 1213 84.7 14.3 3.1
2002 1360 89.9 15.1 2.9
2003 1360 89.9 15.1 2.9
2004 1369 93.0 14.7 3.1
2005 1428 94.0 15.2 2.8
2006 1434 98.6 14.5 3.6
2007 1451 102.0 14.2 3.8
2008 1501 103.6 14.5 3.1
2009 1498 105.0 14.3 4.1
2010 1490 105.4 14.1 5.4
2011 1507 105.2 14.3 6.2
2012 1569 107.6 14.5 5.2
2013 1600 106.5 15.0 6.6
2014 1607 107.8 14.9 5.9
2015 1066 75.0 14.2 8.4
2016 1094 79.0 13.8 9.8
2017 1061 76.0 13.9 10.4
2018 994 75.6 13.1 9.8
2019 1071 78.0 13.7 10.5
2020 1107 78.4 14.1 11
2021 1038 79.7 13.0 10.3
2022 1031 78.9 13.0 10.7
2023 1041 80.0 13.0 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lionville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1079 73.2 14.7 n/a
1999 1103 82.5 13.4 n/a
2000 1138 84.5 13.5 3.2
2001 1213 84.7 14.3 3.1
2002 1360 89.9 15.1 2.9
2003 1360 89.9 15.1 2.9
2004 1369 93.0 14.7 3.1
2005 1428 94.0 15.2 2.8
2006 1434 98.6 14.5 3.6
2007 1451 102.0 14.2 3.8
2008 1501 103.6 14.5 3.1
2009 1498 105.0 14.3 4.1
2010 1490 105.4 14.1 5.4
2011 1507 105.2 14.3 6.2
2012 1569 107.6 14.5 5.2
2013 1600 106.5 15.0 6.6
2014 1607 107.8 14.9 5.9
2015 1066 75.0 14.2 8.4
2016 1094 79.0 13.8 9.8
2017 1061 76.0 13.9 10.4
2018 994 75.6 13.1 9.8
2019 1071 78.0 13.7 10.5
2020 1107 78.4 14.1 11
2021 1038 79.7 13.0 10.3
2022 1031 78.9 13.0 10.7
2023 1041 80.0 13.0 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lionville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (0.5%) $14,067 (99.5%) $14,136
2020 $129 (0.9%) $14,010 (99.1%) $14,139
2021 $145 (0.9%) $15,358 (99.1%) $15,503
2022 $214 (1.3%) $16,290 (98.7%) $16,504

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lionville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 893 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Lionville Middle School)54.351.9
 2.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lionville Middle School)78.373.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Lionville Middle School)50.644
 6.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lionville Middle School)77.574.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lionville Middle School)77.878.2
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Lionville Middle School)52.647.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lionville Middle School)77.574.3
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lionville Middle School)7875.9
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10711041
 2.8%
African American3124
 22.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian227305
 34.4%
Hispanic6665
 1.5%
Pacific Islander11
White718593
 17.4%
Two or More Races2753
 96.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.5%14.3%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lionville Middle School

Students at Lionville Middle School are 57% White, 29% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Lionville Middle School usually go on to attend Downingtown High School East Campus

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,041 students attended Lionville Middle School.

Yes. Lionville Middle School ranks in the top 8.4% of Pennsylvania middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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