Birdsboro El Center (Closed 2023)

400 W 2nd St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 122 students in grades 5, Birdsboro El Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
35-39%
45%
(17-18)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Birdsboro El Center?
122 students attend Birdsboro El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Birdsboro El Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birdsboro El Center?
Birdsboro El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birdsboro El Center offer ?
Birdsboro El Center offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Birdsboro El Center part of?
Birdsboro El Center is part of Daniel Boone Area School District.

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