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Pine Forge Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 299 students

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Posted September 5, 2012

My child has attended Pine Forge Elementary for two years, and I have been very please with her educational experience. The teachers and staff are very nurturing and professional. There is very strong feeling of unity and family in the culture of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

I read the other review about the PSSAs. The parent that wrote this is wrong on many counts. The students are given graham crackers and orange juice after the test for the day is done. This is a way to give the kids a snack - I don't think of either of these things as a bribe, but rather, something the district provides as an energy boost at the end of a challenging est. Gum is not allowed, but mints are provided to the students during the test if they want one. Does this parent really think these items constitute bribes. I find that strange because every child is given these items and it is not related to how many points the kids get or for completing questions. The teachers don't score these tests, the state does. It sounds like this parent is just bitter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

Pine Forge actually bribes the children for PSSA testing. Promising them a movie, snack, drink if they get so many points, for completeing questions, etc. They are given juice snacks and gum during the tests. Poorer schools can't do that. They teach poor values. It's all about me, what I can get out of doing something. They do not teach proper values. To do something because it's simply the right thing to do. I agree there is a discipline issue and problems with bullying. Districts bribing kids is just wrong. No wonder our society is so self oriented.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2009

The first three years that my children attended this school, I thought that it was wonderful! I hadn't one complaint. The principal is very pleasant to deal with. She is out of the building off site for meetings etc frequently. If the district had her in her building and not running from meeting to meeting, things may be different. They have a definate discipline problem over the past two years. Which wasn't a problem in the past. They have issues with bullies. which I didn't notice in the past. It had always been a very caring, nurturing place. Times have changed. They have some great teachers. There seems to be discrepencies in styles of teaching among different teachers of the same grade. One class has an energetic teacher who uses technology the other teacher of the same grade uses none. That puts one class at a advantage, and hurts the other.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2006

All of my kids have gone to Pine Forge and I am so glad that they did. The two that went to it have done outstanding! The staff is always so helpful and they are so friendly. The school is wonderful because it is like a community because everyone knows everyone. It has wonderful teachers that take the time out to make sure that the students know the things they need to know. I know some teachers that have stayed at the school til 11 at night. The principal Mrs. Melissa Woodard is an amazing person. She always comes into the class rooms and wants to know what the kids are doing. The school has an awsome rep with public places. The school is so well diciplined. It is nice to hear that places are happy to have the school visit them. It is a wonderful place. Go Bears!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female100%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female75%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students78%
Female87%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 73%
Black 3% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Hispanic 1% 7%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8 Glendale Rd
Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone: (610) 323-7609

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