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#2430 of 2,846 schools in PA

Colebrookdale EL Sch

Elementary School · Boyertown Area Sd · Boyertown, PA

A Boyertown Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 Montgomery Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$16,494
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Colebrookdale EL Sch score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Colebrookdale EL Sch 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boyertown EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.7K–51.0 mi629Compare →
Gilbertsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.7 mi536Compare →
Brookeside Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–52.3 mi20Compare →
Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–53.9 mi511Compare →

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
#7 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

Colebrookdale EL Sch is listed in Boyertown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Colebrookdale EL Sch

Colebrookdale EL Sch is a public elementary school in Boyertown, PA, part of Boyertown Area Sd, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,430 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Colebrookdale EL Sch

What grades does Colebrookdale EL Sch serve?

Colebrookdale EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Colebrookdale EL Sch?

Colebrookdale EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colebrookdale EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Colebrookdale EL Sch 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 Colebrookdale EL Sch rank in PA?

Colebrookdale EL Sch ranks #2,430 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Colebrookdale EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Colebrookdale EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Colebrookdale EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colebrookdale EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Colebrookdale EL Sch a charter school?

No, Colebrookdale EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colebrookdale EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Colebrookdale EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colebrookdale EL Sch?

51.0% of students at Colebrookdale EL Sch 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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