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).
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.
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?
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