Robert K Shafer MS vs Philadelphia Academy CS
Robert K Shafer MS has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.9/10. Philadelphia Academy CS is significantly larger with 1,171 students, about 2.1× the size of Robert K Shafer MS (562). In math proficiency, Philadelphia Academy CS leads at 60.0%.
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Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem, PA
7.5/10
Middle School7th – 8th
562 students
Philadelphia Academy CS
Philadelphia, PA
5.9/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
1,171 students
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| Metric | Robert K Shafer MS | Philadelphia Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 3.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 58.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| State Rank | #637 of 2,848 | #1,652 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 78th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Robert K Shafer MS | Philadelphia Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 60.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 74.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Robert K Shafer MS | Philadelphia Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 562 | 1,171 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 58.5% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 90–94% |
| District | Bensalem Township SD | Philadelphia Academy CS |
| City | Bensalem | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bensalem (19020) | Philadelphia (19116) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,158 | $67,558 |
| Median Home Value | $344,400 | $321,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,549 | $1,214 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.5% | 36.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 34 min |