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#281 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 10% in state

Robeson EL Ctr

Elementary School · Twin Valley Sd · Birdsboro, PA

A Twin Valley Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

801 White Bear Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$18,624
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Robeson EL Ctr score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robeson EL 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated805/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lorane EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.7K–43.4 mi434Compare →
Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–124.0 mi144Compare →
Honey Brook EL CtrEnrollment path unverified7.8K–4Not available293Compare →
Twin Valley EL CtrEnrollment path unverified8.0K–4Not available421Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Twin Valley Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$18,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robeson EL Ctr is listed in Twin Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robeson EL Ctr

Robeson EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Birdsboro, PA, part of Twin Valley Sd, serving approximately 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robeson EL Ctr

What grades does Robeson EL Ctr serve?

Robeson EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Robeson EL Ctr?

Robeson EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robeson EL Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Robeson EL Ctr is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robeson EL Ctr rank in PA?

Robeson EL Ctr ranks #281 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Robeson EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Robeson EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Robeson EL Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robeson EL Ctr has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robeson EL Ctr a charter school?

No, Robeson EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robeson EL Ctr a Title I school?

No, Robeson EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robeson EL Ctr?

37.2% of students at Robeson EL 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 – 4th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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