Below Average
#2389 of 2,846 schools in PA
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL
Elementary School · Boyertown Area Sd · Frederick, PA
A Boyertown Area Sd elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2547 Big Rd, Frederick, PA 19435
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hanover-upper Frederick EL score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Hanover-upper Frederick EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,375
Median home value
$235,000
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Marlborough EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–3 | 3.9 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Boyertown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Colebrookdale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 253 | 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.
Boyertown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 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
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL is listed in Boyertown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hanover-upper Frederick EL
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL is a public elementary school in Frederick, PA, part of Boyertown Area Sd, serving approximately 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,389 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hanover-upper Frederick EL
What grades does New Hanover-upper Frederick EL serve?
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Hanover-upper Frederick EL?
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hanover-upper Frederick EL?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hanover-upper Frederick EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hanover-upper Frederick EL rank in PA?
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL ranks #2,389 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Hanover-upper Frederick EL's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hanover-upper Frederick EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 New Hanover-upper Frederick EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hanover-upper Frederick EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Hanover-upper Frederick EL a charter school?
No, New Hanover-upper Frederick EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hanover-upper Frederick EL a Title I school?
No, New Hanover-upper Frederick EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hanover-upper Frederick EL?
18.3% of students at New Hanover-upper Frederick EL 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
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (610) 754-9580
- Area population (ZIP 19435)
- 82
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 19435; 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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