Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Summary:

Boyertown Area Middle School-West is a public middle school serving 719 students in grades 6-8 in the Boyertown Area School District in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population, with a gradual increase in racial diversity in recent years.

Boyertown Area Middle School-West stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past five years. The school's students outperform the state average on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. Additionally, the school excels in supporting specific student subgroups, ranking 57th out of 362 PA middle schools for Hispanic students and 57th out of 660 PA middle schools for disabled students. Boyertown Area Middle School-West also maintains an exceptional 0.0% dropout rate, far below the state average.

While Boyertown Area Middle School-West's performance is generally on par with or slightly below its neighboring Boyertown Area Middle School-East, the school lags behind the higher-performing middle schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Perkiomen Valley School District, which rank among the top in the state. However, Boyertown Area Middle School-West's relatively high per-student spending of $17,048 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6 suggest the district is investing resources to support student learning and well-being.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 380 S Madison St
       Boyertown, PA  19512-2299


(610) 369-7471

District: Boyertown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,048 Help


Students who attend Boyertown Area Middle School-West usually attend:

High:    Boyertown Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Boyertown Area Middle School-West:

Elementary:    Colebrookdale Elementary School
    Earl Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boyertown Area Middle School-West ranks better than 71.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.45. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Middle School-West is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyertown Area Middle School-West is $17,048.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Boyertown Area Middle School-West:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area Middle School-West 253rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Boyertown Area Middle School-West in the ranking list.)

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Boyertown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area School District 257th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boyertown Area Middle School-West

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Rank History for all students at Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.52 75th 643 88.3%
2004 79.88 117th 663 82.4%
2005 78.46 151st 687 78.0%
2006 71.28 207th 736 71.9%
2007 77.17 138th 749 81.6%
2008 78.86 125th 753 83.4%
2009 72.84 202nd 770 73.8%
2010 79.84 116th 805 85.6%
2011 81.28 96th 825 88.4%
2012 78.32 149th 834 82.1%
2013 83.65 69th 758 90.9%
2014 82.64 80th 728 89.0%
2015 79.97 137th 835 83.6%
2016 82.55 118th 870 86.4%
2017 84.15 108th 877 87.7%
2018 74.49 212th 861 75.4%
2019 77.69 177th 891 80.1%
2021 60.41 303rd 797 62.0%
2022 65.96 290th 883 67.2%
2023 69.45 253rd 893 71.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.88 301st 874 65.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.44 57th 660 91.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.18 57th 362 84.3%
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Rank History for White students at Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.26 293rd 681 57.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Boyertown Area Middle School-West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 582 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1989 578 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 600 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1991 588 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 670 9 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1993 667 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1994 667 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 679 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 679 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 692 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1998 664 8 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 656 7 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2000 802 6 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 856 6 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 873
2002 895 7 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 912
2003 895 7 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 912
2004 882 8 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 899
2005 886 9 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 908
2006 848 8 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 874
2007 783 11 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2008 768 9 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 789
2009 760 12 11 5 1 n/a n/a 3 792
2010 773 11 7 3 0 n/a n/a 8 802
2011 763 19 5 4 1 0 6 0 798
2012 765 19 8 4 1 0 10 0 807
2013 778 20 9 8 1 0 12 0 828
2014 807 8 13 11 1 0 15 0 855
2015 759 10 16 12 2 0 14 0 813
2016 753 8 20 17 1 0 12 0 811
2017 734 6 14 19 0 0 12 0 785
2018 721 7 12 35 0 0 23 0 798
2019 698 6 12 38 0 0 28 0 782
2020 682 5 8 44 0 0 20 0 759
2021 626 12 7 30 0 0 18 0 693
2022 625 22 9 42 0 0 19 0 717
2023 616 23 13 43 0 0 24 0 719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boyertown Area Middle School-West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 40.0 14.6 n/a
1989 587 43.5 13.4 n/a
1990 608 43.5 13.9 0
1991 603 33.5 18.0 n/a
1992 685 49.0 13.9 n/a
1993 679 39.0 17.4 n/a
1994 679 40.0 17.0 n/a
1995 691 41.5 16.7 n/a
1996 691 41.5 16.7 n/a
1997 700 40.0 17.5 n/a
1998 680 40.5 16.8 n/a
1999 672 45.5 14.8 n/a
2000 822 51.5 16.0 8.6
2001 873 53.0 16.5 7.6
2002 912 54.5 16.7 8.9
2003 912 54.5 16.7 8.9
2004 899 55.5 16.2 10.6
2005 908 57.0 15.9 8.9
2006 874 59.6 14.7 17.6
2007 805 56.4 14.3 14.9
2008 789 57.2 13.8 19.3
2009 792 56.9 13.9 17.5
2010 802 56.6 14.1 18.1
2011 798 56.2 14.1 20.2
2012 807 56.1 14.3 22.2
2013 828 57.7 14.3 25.7
2014 855 57.3 14.9 23.6
2015 813 58.0 14.0 27.1
2016 811 58.0 13.9 30.3
2017 785 57.7 13.5 31.2
2018 798 61.7 12.9 35.1
2019 782 61.3 12.7 37
2020 759 62.7 12.0 37.9
2021 693 57.6 12.0 32.3
2022 717 57.0 12.5 31.1
2023 719 56.8 12.6 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boyertown Area Middle School-West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 40.0 14.6 n/a
1989 587 43.5 13.4 n/a
1990 608 43.5 13.9 0
1991 603 33.5 18.0 n/a
1992 685 49.0 13.9 n/a
1993 679 39.0 17.4 n/a
1994 679 40.0 17.0 n/a
1995 691 41.5 16.7 n/a
1996 691 41.5 16.7 n/a
1997 700 40.0 17.5 n/a
1998 680 40.5 16.8 n/a
1999 672 45.5 14.8 n/a
2000 822 51.5 16.0 8.6
2001 873 53.0 16.5 7.6
2002 912 54.5 16.7 8.9
2003 912 54.5 16.7 8.9
2004 899 55.5 16.2 10.6
2005 908 57.0 15.9 8.9
2006 874 59.6 14.7 17.6
2007 805 56.4 14.3 14.9
2008 789 57.2 13.8 19.3
2009 792 56.9 13.9 17.5
2010 802 56.6 14.1 18.1
2011 798 56.2 14.1 20.2
2012 807 56.1 14.3 22.2
2013 828 57.7 14.3 25.7
2014 855 57.3 14.9 23.6
2015 813 58.0 14.0 27.1
2016 811 58.0 13.9 30.3
2017 785 57.7 13.5 31.2
2018 798 61.7 12.9 35.1
2019 782 61.3 12.7 37
2020 759 62.7 12.0 37.9
2021 693 57.6 12.0 32.3
2022 717 57.0 12.5 31.1
2023 719 56.8 12.6 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boyertown Area Middle School-West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $304 (1.9%) $16,127 (98.1%) $16,431
2020 $183 (1.4%) $12,814 (98.6%) $12,997
2021 $36 (0.2%) $15,957 (99.8%) $15,993
2022 $553 (3.2%) $16,495 (96.8%) $17,048

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyertown Area Middle School-West

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 177th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 253rd of 893 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)50.841.7
 9.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)7458.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)58.449.5
 8.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)63.860.8
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)5032.6
 17.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)67.966.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)64.650.7
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)5341
 12%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)67.966.2
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-West)67.556.5
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students782719
 8.1%
African American623
 283.3%
American Indian00
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic3843
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White698616
 11.7%
Two or More Races2824
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%35.5%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boyertown Area Middle School-West

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Boyertown Area Middle School-West.

Boyertown Area Middle School-West ranks 253rd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Boyertown Area Middle School-West usually go on to attend Boyertown Area Senior High School

Students at Boyertown Area Middle School-West are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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