Boyertown Area Sd School District
School District · Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#177 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,494
$1,646 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,561 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Boyertown Area Sd ranks #177 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Boyertown Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Earl EL Sch (8.4/10), Washington EL Sch (8.2/10), and Boyertown Area MS-East (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Boyertown Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Boyertown Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Boyertown Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Boyertown Area MS-East | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Boyertown Area MS-West | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Boyertown Area Shs | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Colebrookdale EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Boyertown EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Gilbertsville EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | New Hanover-Upper Frederick EL | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Boyertown Area Sd
Boyertown Area Sd is a Boyertown, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,561 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $16,494 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Boyertown Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Earl EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Boyertown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Boyertown Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Boyertown Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Boyertown Area Sd
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Boyertown
- Total Enrollment
- 6,561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 418
- District spending per student
- $16,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boyertown Area Sd?
Boyertown Area Sd has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Boyertown Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Boyertown Area Sd is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Boyertown Area Sd?
Boyertown Area Sd's district-level spending was $16,494 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Boyertown Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Boyertown Area Sd is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Boyertown Area Sd?
Earl EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Boyertown Area Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Boyertown Area Sd?
Across schools in Boyertown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Boyertown Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Boyertown Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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