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Oley Valley Middle School vs. Boyertown Area Ms-west

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School Overview

School
Oley Valley Middle School
3247 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Boyertown Area Ms-west
380 S Madison St
Boyertown, PA 19512
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, Oley Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 699 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
323 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oley Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boyertown Area Ms-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oley Valley Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boyertown Area Ms-west.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oley Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boyertown Area Ms-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oley Valley Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oley Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Ms-west with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boyertown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#856 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1529 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oley Valley Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boyertown Area Ms-west, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in PA)
41%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oley Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oley Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyertown Area Ms-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boyertown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oley Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oley Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyertown Area Ms-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boyertown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oley Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oley Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyertown Area Ms-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boyertown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oley Valley Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Boyertown Area Ms-west by grade.
Grade 6 Students
92
230
Grade 7 Students
117
248
Grade 8 Students
114
221

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oley Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oley Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boyertown Area Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boyertown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oley Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oley Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boyertown Area Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boyertown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oley Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oley Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boyertown Area Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boyertown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oley Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oley Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boyertown Area Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boyertown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oley Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oley Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boyertown Area Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boyertown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oley Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oley Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boyertown Area Ms-west, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boyertown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oley Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oley Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boyertown Area Ms-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boyertown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oley Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oley Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boyertown Area Ms-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boyertown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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