Boyertown Area MS-West vs Gilbertsville El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyertown Area MS-West
Boyertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
Gilbertsville El Sch
Gilbertsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
| Measure | Boyertown Area MS-West Boyertown, Pennsylvania | Gilbertsville El Sch Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 521 | #350 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2534 of 15,369 | #5843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| city | Boyertown | Gilbertsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbertsville El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 74.0).
- •Gilbertsville El Sch does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Gilbertsville El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Gilbertsville El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 39.8%).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.2).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West is the larger school with 668 students compared with 517.
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-West better than Gilbertsville El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbertsville El Sch ranks higher (78.5 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-West and Gilbertsville El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Boyertown and Gilbertsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyertown Area MS-West: 668. Gilbertsville El Sch: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyertown Area MS-West and Gilbertsville El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Boyertown Area MS-West is 122nd of 521 and Gilbertsville El Sch is 350th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).