The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Science. The lowest is 50% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on New Hanover-upper Frederick El
New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary is a small public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in rural Upper Frederick Township, a countryside village on the western edge of Montgomery County. The school sits on its own campus along Big Road in Frederick, a setting of scattered farmland and residences with no walkable downtown. Families here tend to commute to work outside the immediate area, and a modest portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a mixed-income student population.
The student body is predominantly white, reflecting the township's demographics. The school enrolls a small number of Asian, Black, and Hispanic students, and counts for English learners and students with individualized education plans were not available in the data.
On state assessments, the school shows uneven performance. In science, proficiency ran well above the state standard, placing the school clearly ahead among a cohort of districts in Montgomery County. In English language arts, proficiency sat just above half of tested students. In math, proficiency fell below that threshold. The school's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared to other districts in the county, but the underlying math results point to an area where students are struggling to meet grade-level standards. A parent may want to look into how the school addresses math instruction and whether there are supplemental supports for students working below proficiency.
Because the school serves only grades K-5, there is no high school graduation rate or higher-grade testing data. Science results come from the prior year, reflecting when that assessment was administered at this grade level.
The township itself is actively working to preserve its rural character. Recent local zoning decisions reflect a deliberate effort to limit residential subdivision and maintain the agricultural and scenic landscape. A 25-acre municipal park anchors the civic center, but the school operates separately from any walkable village core. Families rely on cars for daily life. Housing in the surrounding area is moderately priced relative to the state and national benchmarks, with a steady inventory of properties for sale, suggesting a stable if not booming real estate market.
The school is part of Boyertown Area School District, which extends across both Montgomery and Berks counties. The district approved a new five-year strategic plan for 2025-2030 that will guide priorities in curriculum, facilities, student services, and technology. For FY2025-26, the district raised property taxes as permitted under state law, a pattern that continues annually. Students at this school rely on bus transportation to reach the district's central offices and secondary schools, located in Boyertown borough across the county line several miles away.
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