Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Summary:

Boyertown Area Middle School-East is a public middle school serving 871 students in grades 6-8 in Gilbertsville, PA, which is part of the Boyertown Area School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Boyertown Area Middle School-East outshines the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates of 55.1% in math, 62.3% in science, and 60.4% in ELA, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, also performs exceptionally well, with the school ranking 85th out of 860 PA middle schools for female students and 9th out of 421 PA middle schools for African American students.

Despite spending less per student ($12,777) than nearby districts like Perkiomen Valley and Spring-Ford ($17,000-$20,000 per student), Boyertown Area Middle School-East maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.6 and consistently outperforms many of the surrounding middle schools, particularly in math and science. This suggests the school is effectively allocating its resources to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2020 Big Rd
       Gilbertsville, PA  19525-9635


(610) 754-9550

District: Boyertown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,777 Help


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

High:    Boyertown Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Boyertown Area Middle School-East:

Elementary:    Gilbertsville Elementary School
    New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  840

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
5.6%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boyertown Area Middle School-East ranks better than 84.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.59. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (5.6%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.3% 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-East is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyertown Area Middle School-East is $12,777.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boyertown Area Middle School-East:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area Middle School-East 142nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Boyertown Area Middle School-East in the ranking list.)

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Boyertown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area School District 227th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boyertown Area Middle School-East

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.42 64th 643 90.0%
2004 88.11 48th 663 92.8%
2005 81.57 117th 687 83.0%
2006 81.72 90th 736 87.8%
2007 76.05 148th 749 80.2%
2008 79.82 110th 753 85.4%
2009 80.95 96th 770 87.5%
2010 80.73 110th 805 86.3%
2011 82.07 90th 825 89.1%
2012 84.23 65th 834 92.2%
2013 81.03 100th 758 86.8%
2014 82.87 76th 728 89.6%
2015 90.59 42nd 835 95.0%
2016 89.06 61st 870 93.0%
2017 90.91 41st 877 95.3%
2018 90.75 45th 861 94.8%
2019 92.53 35th 891 96.1%
2021 74.07 158th 797 80.2%
2022 80.91 131st 883 85.2%
2023 80.09 149th 893 83.3%
2024 79.59 142nd 891 84.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.19 246th 874 71.9%
2024 68.73 223rd 877 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.63 85th 860 90.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.59 217th 660 67.1%
2024 57.88 203rd 672 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.89 245th 870 71.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.75 9th 421 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.08 89th 362 75.4%
2024 81.88 41st 362 88.7%
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Rank History for White students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.53 166th 681 75.6%
2024 67.52 173rd 673 74.3%
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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-East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 676 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1989 624 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1990 631 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 664 7 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1992 733 7 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1993 771 8 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 787
1994 787 3 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 799
1995 868 7 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 892
1996 868 7 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 892
1997 897 11 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 926
1998 880 7 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 898
1999 912 5 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2000 768 3 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2001 755 3 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 789 5 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2003 789 5 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2004 811 7 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 832
2005 804 10 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2006 814 9 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2007 868 6 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 894
2008 878 5 15 4 2 n/a n/a 0 904
2009 890 8 19 4 1 n/a n/a 1 923
2010 829 7 19 6 1 n/a n/a 2 864
2011 797 15 25 13 1 0 1 0 852
2012 784 20 18 18 1 0 2 0 843
2013 820 23 22 15 1 0 3 0 884
2014 819 19 23 15 0 0 9 0 885
2015 783 15 23 12 0 0 9 0 842
2016 776 14 17 18 0 0 13 0 838
2017 796 17 8 27 0 0 19 0 867
2018 825 20 7 33 0 0 22 0 907
2019 819 14 11 32 0 0 19 0 895
2020 830 21 14 34 0 0 27 0 926
2021 804 28 15 39 0 0 25 0 911
2022 806 40 15 42 0 1 24 0 928
2023 750 35 15 48 1 1 21 0 871
2024 720 35 19 47 1 1 17 0 840

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-East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 46.5 14.7 n/a
1989 630 46.5 13.5 n/a
1990 638 46.5 13.7 0
1991 680 47.0 14.4 n/a
1992 748 51.5 14.5 n/a
1993 787 45.9 17.1 n/a
1994 799 45.9 17.4 n/a
1995 892 51.4 17.4 n/a
1996 892 51.4 17.4 n/a
1997 926 51.8 17.9 n/a
1998 898 53.1 16.9 n/a
1999 928 57.5 16.1 n/a
2000 782 53.0 14.8 5.4
2001 768 53.0 14.5 5.6
2002 803 53.0 15.2 4.6
2003 803 53.0 15.2 4.6
2004 832 52.0 16.0 6.4
2005 830 51.0 16.3 4.5
2006 837 53.2 15.7 9.4
2007 894 55.9 16.0 7.7
2008 904 63.4 14.3 8.7
2009 923 61.3 15.1 10.6
2010 864 58.5 14.7 10.2
2011 852 58.6 14.5 12
2012 843 58.3 14.4 12.1
2013 884 58.1 15.2 12.7
2014 885 58.1 15.2 15.1
2015 842 60.0 14.0 14.5
2016 838 58.0 14.4 17.3
2017 867 58.7 14.7 19.6
2018 907 59.4 15.2 18.7
2019 895 60.5 14.7 16.8
2020 926 60.9 15.2 18.9
2021 911 61.4 14.8 22.2
2022 928 60.3 15.3 23.3
2023 871 59.5 14.6 27.3
2024 840 60.5 13.8 27.3

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-East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 46.5 14.7 n/a
1989 630 46.5 13.5 n/a
1990 638 46.5 13.7 0
1991 680 47.0 14.4 n/a
1992 748 51.5 14.5 n/a
1993 787 45.9 17.1 n/a
1994 799 45.9 17.4 n/a
1995 892 51.4 17.4 n/a
1996 892 51.4 17.4 n/a
1997 926 51.8 17.9 n/a
1998 898 53.1 16.9 n/a
1999 928 57.5 16.1 n/a
2000 782 53.0 14.8 5.4
2001 768 53.0 14.5 5.6
2002 803 53.0 15.2 4.6
2003 803 53.0 15.2 4.6
2004 832 52.0 16.0 6.4
2005 830 51.0 16.3 4.5
2006 837 53.2 15.7 9.4
2007 894 55.9 16.0 7.7
2008 904 63.4 14.3 8.7
2009 923 61.3 15.1 10.6
2010 864 58.5 14.7 10.2
2011 852 58.6 14.5 12
2012 843 58.3 14.4 12.1
2013 884 58.1 15.2 12.7
2014 885 58.1 15.2 15.1
2015 842 60.0 14.0 14.5
2016 838 58.0 14.4 17.3
2017 867 58.7 14.7 19.6
2018 907 59.4 15.2 18.7
2019 895 60.5 14.7 16.8
2020 926 60.9 15.2 18.9
2021 911 61.4 14.8 22.2
2022 928 60.3 15.3 23.3
2023 871 59.5 14.6 27.3
2024 840 60.5 13.8 27.3

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-East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (2.2%) $14,789 (97.8%) $15,119
2020 $115 (1.1%) $10,778 (98.9%) $10,893
2021 $37 (0.3%) $14,261 (99.7%) $14,298
2022 $290 (2.3%) $12,486 (97.7%) $12,777

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

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 149th of 893 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)74.559.4
 15.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)79.462.4
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)73.656.2
 17.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)82.366.3
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)59.138.5
 20.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)8364.4
 18.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)81.161.5
 19.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)69.351.3
 18%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)8364.4
 18.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boyertown Area Middle School-East)8163.4
 17.6%
   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 Students895871
 2.7%
African American1435
 150%
American Indian01
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic3248
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White819750
 8.4%
Two or More Races1921
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%27.3%
 10.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boyertown Area Middle School-East

In the 2023-24 school year, 840 students attended Boyertown Area Middle School-East.

Boyertown Area Middle School-East ranks 142nd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Boyertown Area Middle School-East are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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


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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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