- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Downingtown, PA
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420771007539
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771007539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.4 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 420771007539 · Downingtown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 13.7:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.4 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs West Campus
1,796 students
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs East Campus
1,708 students
- Downingtown Ms
Downingtown Ms
1,074 students
- This school
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
1,066 students
- Lionville Ms
Lionville Ms
1,045 students
- Downingtown St
Downingtown Stem Academy
962 students
What this shows Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center compares
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 78% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Asian 24.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downingtown Area Sd reports $17,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Downingtown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
How many students attend Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,046 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
12.6% of students at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center rank among public schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Downingtown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Downingtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?
Besides Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown Area Sd also operates Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students), Downingtown Hs East Campus (1,708 students), and Downingtown Ms (1,074 students). See the Downingtown Area Sd district page for the complete list.