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 38% (majority Black).

School Overview

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

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
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White
88%
62%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Birdsboro El Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Birdsboro El Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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