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Berks Christian School

926 Philadelphia Ter, Birdsboro, PA, 19508-0195 -

School Notes Overview:

Berks Christian School, a ministry of Exeter Bible Church, is an educational institution whose purpose is the directing of the process of human development toward God's objectives for man: Godliness of character and action. The students are taught to know God and to imitate Him in His character and in His work. A central goal of all that is done is to help each student to become "strong in spirit" so that he/she can become effective in the area in which God has called him/her to serve. The curriculum at Berks Christian School is continually undergoing evaluation and upgrading. The entire school is based upon a traditional approach to education with self-contained classrooms in K-5th grade and subject-area classrooms in 6th-12th grade. Realizing that the primary grades constitute the basic foundation of learning for every child, Berks Christian School offers a cohesive and systematic curriculum which challenges and encourages the student to establish correct study habits, learning skills, and positive attitude toward education. There is an emphasis on character training according to the principles of Christ in all the disciplines. The area of reading, writing, and mathematics are given the major emphasis in the primary grades. ...

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School Overview:

	Berks Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	Berks County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	165 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 14 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 11 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 23 students
	Grade 6 - 6 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 21 students
	Grade 9 - 11 students
	Grade 10 - 11 students
	Grade 11 - 16 students
	Grade 12 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Berks Christian School, a ministry of Exeter Bible Church, is an educational institution whose purpose is the directing of the process of human development toward God's objectives for man: Godliness of character and action. The students are taught to know God and to imitate Him in His character and in His work. A central goal of all that is done is to help each student to become "strong in spirit" so that he/she can become effective in the area in which God has called him/her to serve. The curriculum at Berks Christian School is continually undergoing evaluation and upgrading. The entire school is based upon a traditional approach to education with self-contained classrooms in K-5th grade and subject-area classrooms in 6th-12th grade. Realizing that the primary grades constitute the basic foundation of learning for every child, Berks Christian School offers a cohesive and systematic curriculum which challenges and encourages the student to establish correct study habits, learning skills, and positive attitude toward education. There is an emphasis on character training according to the principles of Christ in all the disciplines. The area of reading, writing, and mathematics are given the major emphasis in the primary grades.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19508)	School Zip (19508)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	15,755 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	22%
Population Average Age	38 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$51,395	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	84% / 16%	68% / 32%