Summary:
The city of Douglassville, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through middle school grades: Daniel Boone Area Middle School and Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center. These schools, part of the Daniel Boone Area School District, have demonstrated consistent performance, with both schools maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.
The middle school stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 40% of Pennsylvania middle schools and exceeding the state average in several PSSA test subjects, including math and science. The intermediate center also impresses, ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperforming the state average in PSSA math and English language arts tests for grades 3 and 4. Additionally, the intermediate center achieved an exceptional 78.5% proficiency rate in PSSA science for grade 4, significantly exceeding the state average.
Both schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority white student body and notable representation from Hispanic and African American students. However, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with around 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The middle school spends slightly more per student than the intermediate center, which may reflect the different educational needs and resources required for the varying grade levels. Overall, the data suggests that the Daniel Boone Area School District is home to two solid, consistently performing schools that are achieving above-average results in key academic areas, despite facing some socioeconomic challenges.
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