Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
1,066 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
School Overview
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serves as a specialized transitional school designed specifically for students in the sixth grade. By isolating this single grade level, the school creates a unique "bridge" environment that helps students navigate the shift from the self-contained classrooms of elementary school to the more departmentalized, multi-teacher structure of middle school. The facility focuses on fostering academic independence, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth during this pivotal developmental year.
Academically, Marsh Creek offers a robust curriculum that encourages student engagement through collaborative projects, technology integration, and a focus on critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and school spirit, providing various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and activities tailored to the interests of early adolescents. As part of the larger Downingtown Area School District, the center is committed to preparing students for a successful transition into the secondary education system while maintaining a supportive and age-appropriate learning atmosphere.
Academically, Marsh Creek offers a robust curriculum that encourages student engagement through collaborative projects, technology integration, and a focus on critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and school spirit, providing various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and activities tailored to the interests of early adolescents. As part of the larger Downingtown Area School District, the center is committed to preparing students for a successful transition into the secondary education system while maintaining a supportive and age-appropriate learning atmosphere.
1,066
Total Students
79.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 667 |
| Hispanic | 48 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 263 |
| Two or More | 60 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White667 (62.6%)
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Asian263 (24.7%)
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Two or More60 (5.6%)
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Hispanic48 (4.5%)
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Black26 (2.4%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Downingtown Area SD |
| Phone: | (610)269-8460 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 1,066 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 79.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
1,066
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1,066 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 540 | 50.7% |
| Male | 526 | 49.3% |
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