A
Very Good
88/100

Danville Area MS

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 252 Northumberland St, Danville, PA 17821
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 71% · Math 52% proficient · 75th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
512
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%75/100reading 74th percentile, math 76th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+9 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White71%52%reading +2 pts, math +4 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income57%27%reading +13 pts, math +4 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 252 Northumberland St
City Danville
ZIP Code 17821
District 4207320
NCES School ID 420732003424
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17821

Understanding the community around Danville Area MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,365
Per Capita Income $43,176
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $232,200
Median Rent $1,023
Owner-Occupied 70.3%
Renter-Occupied 29.7%
View full data for ZIP 17821 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Danville Area MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Black 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 512
Teachers (FTE) 35.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Danville Area MS?
Danville Area MS has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Danville Area MS?
Danville Area MS has 512 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Danville Area MS serve?
Danville Area MS serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Danville Area MS receive per student?
Danville Area MS receives $21,090 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Danville Area MS in 17821 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,088
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,425
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
29.7%

Other Schools in 17821

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026