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#1560 of 2,846 schools in PA
Boyertown Area Ms-east
Middle School · Boyertown Area Sd · Gilbertsville, PA
A Boyertown Area Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2020 Big Rd, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
- Math 55% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boyertown Area Ms-east score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyertown Area Ms-east sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,014
Median home value
$392,500
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Area Ms-westEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Pottsgrove MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Coventry Christian Schools, Inc.Private · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Perkiomen Valley Ms-westEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 507 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boyertown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boyertown Area Ms-east is listed in Boyertown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyertown Area Ms-east
Boyertown Area Ms-east is a public middle school in Gilbertsville, PA, part of Boyertown Area Sd, serving approximately 840 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,560 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyertown Area Ms-east
What grades does Boyertown Area Ms-east serve?
Boyertown Area Ms-east serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Boyertown Area Ms-east?
Boyertown Area Ms-east has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Ms-east?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Ms-east is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boyertown Area Ms-east rank in PA?
Boyertown Area Ms-east ranks #1,560 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Boyertown Area Ms-east's MySchoolScout rating?
Boyertown Area Ms-east has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boyertown Area Ms-east?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyertown Area Ms-east has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Boyertown Area Ms-east a charter school?
No, Boyertown Area Ms-east is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyertown Area Ms-east a Title I school?
No, Boyertown Area Ms-east is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyertown Area Ms-east?
27.3% of students at Boyertown Area Ms-east qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 840
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (610) 754-9550
- Area population (ZIP 19525)
- 17,859
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19525; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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