Is Lionville Middle School a good school?

Yes. Lionville Middle School ranks in the top 7.5% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend Lionville Middle School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lionville Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Lionville Middle School attend?

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

Lionville Middle School

Summary:

Lionville Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Downingtown Area School District in Exton, Pennsylvania, with a diverse student population of 1,041 students.

Lionville Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 47.8% of students proficient or better in Math, 74.3% in Science, and 75.9% in English Language Arts. The school is ranked 67th out of 893 middle schools in Pennsylvania and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional performance. Lionville Middle School also excels in subgroup performance, ranking 41st out of 144 Pennsylvania middle schools for Asian students, 47th out of 660 for disabled students, and 153rd out of 681 for white students. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate, showcasing high student retention and engagement.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the region, such as Downingtown Middle School, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, and schools in the Phoenixville Area and Coatesville Area School Districts, Lionville Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with a diverse student population and strong academic results across different subgroups.

Detail:

Public 7-8

550 W Uwchlan Ave
Exton, PA 19341-1562

(610) 524-6300

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,504

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

Number of students: 1,041

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

Asian:

29.3%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lionville Middle School ranks better than 92.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.36. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

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...)

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

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...)

Compare Lionville Middle School employs 80 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2023 Rankings:

Lionville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lionville Middle School 67^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lionville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 34^th of 606 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
2003	86.03	67^th	643	89.6%
2004	88.08	49^th	663	92.6%
2005	88.92	46^th	687	93.3%
2006	85.13	54^th	736	92.7%
2007	85.16	46^th	749	93.9%
2008	86.78	42^nd	753	94.4%
2009	84.11	65^th	770	91.6%
2010	84.29	66^th	805	91.8%
2011	84.75	58^th	825	93.0%
2012	85.58	44^th	834	94.7%
2013	85.63	38^th	758	95.0%
2014	86.49	34^th	728	95.3%
2015	94.25	20^th	835	97.6%
2016	92.77	30^th	870	96.6%
2017	90.17	53^rd	877	94.0%
2018	90.91	43^rd	861	95.0%
2019	87.76	77^th	891	91.4%
2021	97.38	12^th	797	98.5%
2022	92.60	38^th	883	95.7%
2023	89.36	67^th	893	92.5%

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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	67^th	187	64.2%

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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	291^st	874	66.7%

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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	47^th	660	92.9%

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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	41^st	144	71.5%

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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	120^th	362	66.9%

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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	153^rd	681	77.5%

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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.

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	Total
1998	1004	39	18	15	3	n/a	n/a	1079
1999	1027	48	16	10	2	n/a	n/a	1103
2000	1050	39	32	15	2	n/a	n/a	1138
2001	1109	55	32	15	2	n/a	n/a	1213
2002	1252	54	37	17	0	n/a	n/a	1360
2003	1252	54	37	17	0	n/a	n/a	1360
2004	1281	39	34	15	0	n/a	n/a	1369
2005	1329	44	42	13	0	n/a	n/a	1428
2006	1297	53	63	21	0	n/a	n/a	1434
2007	1287	59	82	23	0	n/a	n/a	1451
2008	1309	49	115	28	0	n/a	n/a	1501
2009	1272	62	126	38	0	n/a	n/a	1498
2010	1234	63	147	46	0	n/a	n/a	1490
2011	1242	64	158	43	0	0	0	1507
2012	1283	63	167	42	0	0	14	1569
2013	1291	61	184	42	0	1	21	1600
2014	1250	62	218	52	0	0	25	1607
2015	808	39	161	46	0	0	12	1066
2016	793	34	184	61	1	1	20	1094
2017	755	30	204	48	1	1	22	1061
2018	676	25	216	52	0	1	24	994
2019	718	31	227	66	1	1	27	1071
2020	732	32	253	55	2	0	33	1107
2021	635	24	273	59	2	0	45	1038
2022	606	18	296	62	1	0	48	1031
2023	593	24	305	65	0	1	53	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 77^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 67^th 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)	54.3	51.9	2.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lionville Middle School)	78.3	73.6	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Lionville Middle School)	50.6	44	6.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lionville Middle School)	77.5	74.3	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lionville Middle School)	77.8	78.2	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Lionville Middle School)	52.6	47.8	4.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Lionville Middle School)	77.5	74.3	3.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lionville Middle School)	78	75.9	2.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1071	1041	2.8%
African American	31	24	22.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	227	305	34.4%
Hispanic	66	65	1.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	718	593	17.4%
Two or More Races	27	53	96.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.5%	14.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Lionville Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lionville Middle School	Public	7-8	550 W Uwchlan Ave	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 524-6300	1,041	80	13.0	14.3%	593 (57.0%)	24 (2.3%)	65 (6.2%)	305 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.1%)	89.4	67^th of 893 public middle schools	92.5%		92.6	38^th of 883 public middle schools	95.7%	29		51.9	44.0	47.8	74.3	74.3		73.6	78.2	75.9	$16,504	$214	$16,290
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center	Public	6	489 Dorlan Mill Road	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 269-8460	1,046	78	13.3	13.1%	707 (67.6%)	30 (2.9%)	58 (5.5%)	203 (19.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.4%)								(n/a)	49.5			49.5			73.7			73.7	$15,895	$293	$15,602
Downingtown Middle School	Public	7-8	115 Rock Raymond Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 518-0685	1,154	84	13.7	13.3%	858 (74.4%)	44 (3.8%)	61 (5.3%)	138 (12.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.5%)	81.9	131^st of 893 public middle schools	85.3%		88.1	73^rd of 883 public middle schools	91.7%	58		40.6	39.9	40.2	72.3	72.3		66.3	70.6	68.5	$15,813	$214	$15,600
E N Peirce Middle School	Public	6-8	1314 Burke Rd	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2500	1,018	85	12.0	19.6%	717 (70.4%)	44 (4.3%)	128 (12.6%)	87 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.0%)	79.3	155^th of 893 public middle schools	82.6%		82.4	119^th of 883 public middle schools	86.5%	36	48.0	52.5	30.2	43.2	71.6	71.6	68.8	69.7	62.4	66.8	$16,975	$286	$16,689
Great Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	255 North Phoenixville Pike	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 644-6440	1,066	80	13.3	20.1%	568 (53.3%)	29 (2.7%)	145 (13.6%)	283 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.8%)	90.2	62^nd of 893 public middle schools	93.1%		89	65^th of 883 public middle schools	92.6%	3	54.2	60.3	52.1	55.6	79.4	79.4	72.2	74.9	75.4	74.2	$19,552	$14	$19,538
J R Fugett Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Ellis Ln	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2900	908	78	11.6	23.0%	626 (68.9%)	48 (5.3%)	102 (11.2%)	81 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.6%)	77.6	168^th of 893 public middle schools	81.2%		78.6	153^rd of 883 public middle schools	82.7%	15	49.2	44.2	27.8	39.9	65.5	65.5	66.6	77.6	67.4	70.1	$17,678	$293	$17,385
North Brandywine Middle School	Public	7	256 Reeceville Rd	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 351-0698	368	32	11.5	100.0%	142 (38.6%)	104 (28.3%)	96 (26.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)								(n/a)		13.9		13.9				30.4		30.4	$21,503	$1,163	$20,340
Phoenixville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Purple Pride Parkway	Phoenixville	19460	Chester County	Phoenixville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 927-5200	937	74	12.6	31.9%	625 (66.7%)	41 (4.4%)	167 (17.8%)	49 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.8%)	74.5	205^th of 893 public middle schools	77.0%		73.4	206^th of 883 public middle schools	76.7%	1	41.1	43.5	30.5	38.4	67.6	67.6	64.6	70.3	62.1	65.5	$18,241	$161	$18,080
Scott Middle School	Public	6	800 Olive Street	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 383-6946	389	32	12.0	100.0%	147 (37.8%)	119 (30.6%)	78 (20.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.5%)								(n/a)	8.8			8.8			30.0			30.0	$21,354	$1,378	$19,975
Owen J Roberts Middle School	Public	7-8	881 Ridge Rd	Pottstown	19465	Chester County	Owen J Roberts School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 469-5102	910	66	13.8	22.0%	701 (77.0%)	45 (4.9%)	61 (6.7%)	69 (7.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	29 (3.2%)	85.6	96^th of 893 public middle schools	89.2%		87.7	77^th of 883 public middle schools	91.3%	19		59.1	34.4	46.5	72.6	72.6		77.5	66.3	71.8	$19	$00	$19

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