Daniel Boone Area School District

Daniel Boone Area Sd Administrative Offi
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Daniel Boone Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,864 students in Daniel Boone Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Daniel Boone Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,864 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Daniel Boone Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#249 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
38%
59%
55%
58%
57%
93%
87.5%
(2022-23)
14.9%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,676 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,685
$26,978
Spending / Student
$20,676
$26,274

Best Daniel Boone Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Boone Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Chestnut St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
576 Monocacy Creek Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 385-6800
Gr: K-1 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Boone Area Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1845 Weavertown Rd
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Boone Drive
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6240
Gr: 2-4 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Daniel Boone Area School District?
Daniel Boone Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,864 students.
What is the rank of Daniel Boone Area School District?
Daniel Boone Area School District is ranked #251 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Daniel Boone Area School District?
76% of Daniel Boone Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Area School District?
Daniel Boone Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Daniel Boone Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,676 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,864 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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