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#1821 of 2,846 schools in PA
Daniel Boone Area MS
Middle School · Daniel Boone Area Sd · Douglassville, PA
A Daniel Boone Area Sd middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1845 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518
- Math 43% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Boone Area MS score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Daniel Boone Area MS 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$114,954
Median home value
$331,100
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rock Academy Amity CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Jessie R Wagner Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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 MS is listed in Daniel Boone Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Boone Area MS
Daniel Boone Area MS is a public middle school in Douglassville, PA, part of Daniel Boone Area Sd, serving approximately 917 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Boone Area MS
What grades does Daniel Boone Area MS serve?
Daniel Boone Area MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area MS?
Daniel Boone Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area MS is 12.4:1. 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 MS rank in PA?
Daniel Boone Area MS ranks #1,821 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Daniel Boone Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Boone Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Boone Area MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Daniel Boone Area MS a charter school?
No, Daniel Boone Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Boone Area MS a Title I school?
No, Daniel Boone Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Boone Area MS?
43.2% of students at Daniel Boone Area MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (610) 689-6300
- Area population (ZIP 19518)
- 16,793
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 19518; 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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