Daniel Boone Area Middle School

1845 Weavertown Rd
Douglassville, PA 19518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 946 students in grades 5-8, Daniel Boone Area Middle School 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Daniel Boone Area Middle School's student population of 946 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
946 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Daniel Boone Area Middle School 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 Daniel Boone Area Middle School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1528 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daniel Boone Area Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daniel Boone Area Middle School 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 2021-22 school year data.
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daniel Boone Area Middle School 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 2021-22 school year data.
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Daniel Boone Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Daniel Boone Area Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
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White
76%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Daniel Boone Area Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daniel Boone Area Middle School 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
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daniel Boone Area Middle School 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 is Daniel Boone Area Middle School's ranking?
Daniel Boone Area Middle School is ranked #1528 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
946 students attend Daniel Boone Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Daniel Boone Area Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Area Middle School?
Daniel Boone Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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