Below Average
#2186 of 2,846 schools in PA
Gilbertsville EL Sch
Elementary School · Boyertown Area Sd · Gilbertsville, PA
A Boyertown Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
36 Congo Rd, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbertsville EL Sch score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gilbertsville 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,014
Median home value
$392,500
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19525; 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 EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Colebrookdale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Creative Minds Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 3.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| New Hanover-upper Frederick ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 590 | 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
- #5 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
Gilbertsville EL Sch is listed in Boyertown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbertsville EL Sch
Gilbertsville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Gilbertsville, PA, part of Boyertown Area Sd, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,186 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbertsville EL Sch
What grades does Gilbertsville EL Sch serve?
Gilbertsville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gilbertsville EL Sch?
Gilbertsville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbertsville EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbertsville EL Sch is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbertsville EL Sch rank in PA?
Gilbertsville EL Sch ranks #2,186 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gilbertsville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbertsville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Gilbertsville EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbertsville EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gilbertsville EL Sch a charter school?
No, Gilbertsville EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbertsville EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Gilbertsville EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbertsville EL Sch?
30.2% of students at Gilbertsville 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (610) 369-7485
- Area population (ZIP 19525)
- 17,859
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 19525; 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
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