Serving 717 students in grades 6-8, Boyertown Area Ms-west 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyertown Area Ms-west's student population of 717 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boyertown Area Ms-west ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyertown Area Ms-west is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyertown Area Ms-west's ranking?
Boyertown Area Ms-west is ranked #1562 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Boyertown Area Ms-west often compared to?
Boyertown Area Ms-westis often viewed alongside schools like Oley Valley MiddleSchool, Fleetwood MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Boyertown Area Ms-west?
717 students attend Boyertown Area Ms-west.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boyertown Area Ms-west students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyertown Area Ms-west?
Boyertown Area Ms-west has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Boyertown Area Ms-west offer ?
Boyertown Area Ms-west offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyertown Area Ms-west part of?
Boyertown Area Ms-west is part of Boyertown Area SD School District.
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