Excellent
#461 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 16% in state
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr
Elementary School · Daniel Boone Area Sd · Birdsboro, PA
A Daniel Boone Area Sd elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
576 Monocacy Creek Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508
- Math 80% proficient (2013)
- Reading 73% proficient (2013)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2010, to 77% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Heart Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| West Pottsgrove EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–2 | 4.2 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Barth EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Daniel Boone Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Primary Ctr is listed in Daniel Boone Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr is a public elementary school in Birdsboro, PA, part of Daniel Boone Area Sd, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr
What grades does Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr serve?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr is 13.3:1. 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 Primary Ctr rank in PA?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr ranks #461 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr 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 Primary Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr a charter school?
No, Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr a Title I school?
No, Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr?
39.8% of students at Daniel Boone Area Primary Ctr 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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (610) 385-6800
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 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, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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