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#2104 of 2,846 schools in PA
Boyertown Area Ms-west
Middle School · Boyertown Area Sd · Boyertown, PA
A Boyertown Area Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
380 S Madison St, Boyertown, PA 19512
- Math 43% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boyertown Area Ms-west score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyertown Area Ms-west sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,036
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Area Ms-eastEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Pottsgrove MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Jessie R Wagner Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Pottstown MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 902 | 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.
Boyertown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 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-west is listed in Boyertown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyertown Area Ms-west
Boyertown Area Ms-west is a public middle school in Boyertown, PA, part of Boyertown Area Sd, serving approximately 699 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,104 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyertown Area Ms-west
What grades does Boyertown Area Ms-west serve?
Boyertown Area Ms-west serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Boyertown Area Ms-west?
Boyertown Area Ms-west has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Ms-west?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Ms-west is 12.7:1. 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-west rank in PA?
Boyertown Area Ms-west ranks #2,104 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Boyertown Area Ms-west's MySchoolScout rating?
Boyertown Area Ms-west has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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-west?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyertown Area Ms-west has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Boyertown Area Ms-west a charter school?
No, Boyertown Area Ms-west is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyertown Area Ms-west a Title I school?
No, Boyertown Area Ms-west is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyertown Area Ms-west?
38.1% of students at Boyertown Area Ms-west 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
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (610) 369-7471
- Area population (ZIP 19512)
- 15,420
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 19512; 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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