Boyertown Area MS-East vs New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyertown Area MS-East
Gilbertsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
| Measure | Boyertown Area MS-East Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania | New Hanover-Upper Frederick El Frederick, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 521 | #457 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #828 of 15,369 | #8593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 841 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| city | Gilbertsville | Frederick |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyertown Area MS-East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 74.0).
- •Boyertown Area MS-East does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Boyertown Area MS-East does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 27.2%).
- •Boyertown Area MS-East does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.9).
- •Boyertown Area MS-East is the larger school with 841 students compared with 606.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boyertown Area MS-East better than New Hanover-Upper Frederick El?
On the Success Index (US), Boyertown Area MS-East ranks higher (84.4 vs 74.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boyertown Area MS-East and New Hanover-Upper Frederick El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gilbertsville and Frederick in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyertown Area MS-East: 841. New Hanover-Upper Frederick El: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyertown Area MS-East and New Hanover-Upper Frederick El rank in Pennsylvania?
Boyertown Area MS-East is 43rd of 521 and New Hanover-Upper Frederick El is 457th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).