Serving 812 students in grades 5-8, Danville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Danville Middle School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Danville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Middle School's ranking?
Danville Middle School is ranked #314 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Danville Middle School often compared to?
Danville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Putnam Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Danville Middle School?
812 students attend Danville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Danville Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Danville Middle School offer ?
Danville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Middle School part of?
Danville Middle School is part of Danville Community School Corp School District.
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