How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Pickering Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Downingtown, PA | Chester Springs, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 423 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.6% | 5.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Pickering Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,123 | $19,123 |
| District | Downingtown Area SD | Downingtown Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Pickering Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 31.9% |
| African American | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 24.7% | 59.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Pickering Valley El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 355.3:1 | 423:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.0% | 11.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.