Serving 719 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyertown Area Ms-west's student population of 719 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boyertown Area Ms-west ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyertown Area Ms-west is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1675 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 #1675 out of 2,733 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 Middle School, Fleetwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Boyertown Area Ms-west?
719 students attend Boyertown Area Ms-west.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% 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 2% 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 School District.
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