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 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
122 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
35-39%
45%
(17-18)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
16%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
14%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
88%
60%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.

Recent Articles

When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.