Boyertown Area MS-West vs Penn Wood MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 55 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
Penn Wood MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Boyertown Area MS-West Boyertown, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 521 | #492 of 521 |
| National rank | #2534 of 15,369 | #14023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 668 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 7% |
| city | Boyertown | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyertown Area MS-West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 18.5).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West does better on math proficiency (53% vs 7%).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 95.2%).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Boyertown Area MS-West is the larger school with 668 students compared with 667.
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 Penn Wood MS?
On the Success Index (US), Boyertown Area MS-West ranks higher (74.0 vs 18.5 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 Penn Wood MS?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Boyertown and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyertown Area MS-West: 668. Penn Wood MS: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyertown Area MS-West and Penn Wood MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Boyertown Area MS-West is 122nd of 521 and Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).