Serving 884 students in grades 5-8, Daniel Boone Area Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel Boone Area Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Douglassville, PA, encompassing approximately 43.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10 to 12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Boone Area Middle School's student population of 884 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
884 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Rankings
Daniel Boone Area Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Boone Area Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
8%
14%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Boone Area Middle School's ranking?
Daniel Boone Area Middle School is ranked #1315 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Daniel Boone Area Middle School often compared to?
Daniel Boone Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central York Middle School, North Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area Middle School?
884 students attend Daniel Boone Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Daniel Boone Area Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Area Middle School?
Daniel Boone Area Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Boone Area Middle School offer ?
Daniel Boone Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Boone Area Middle School part of?
Daniel Boone Area Middle School is part of Daniel Boone Area School District.
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