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#460 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 16% in state

Daniel Boone Area HS

High School · Daniel Boone Area Sd · Birdsboro, PA

A Daniel Boone Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

501 Chestnut St PO Box 450, Birdsboro, PA 19508

  • Math 42% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation39%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$16,400
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Daniel Boone Area HS score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Daniel Boone Area HS 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated805/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birdsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,409

Median home value

$242,100

Median rent

$1,108/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
39% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2PK–122.3 mi144Compare →
River Rock Academy Amity CampusPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–124.3 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Daniel Boone Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Daniel Boone Area HS is listed in Daniel Boone Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Daniel Boone Area HS

Daniel Boone Area HS is a public high school in Birdsboro, PA, part of Daniel Boone Area Sd, serving approximately 972 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Daniel Boone Area HS

What grades does Daniel Boone Area HS serve?

Daniel Boone Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Daniel Boone Area HS?

Daniel Boone Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 972 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area HS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Daniel Boone Area HS rank in PA?

Daniel Boone Area HS ranks #460 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Daniel Boone Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Daniel Boone Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Daniel Boone Area HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Boone Area HS has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Daniel Boone Area HS a charter school?

No, Daniel Boone Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Daniel Boone Area HS a Title I school?

No, Daniel Boone Area HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Boone Area HS?

38.2% of students at Daniel Boone Area HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
972
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 19508)
15,066
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
44.2
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 19508; 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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