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6.3 avg / 10

Bensalem Township Sd School District

School District · Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Students: 6,329
Teachers (FTE): 488

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,291

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#278 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,291

+$1,151 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

6,329 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Bensalem Township Sd

Bensalem Township Sd is a Bensalem, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,329 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $19,291 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Bensalem Township Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Rush EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Bensalem Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bensalem Township Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.8%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bensalem Township Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Bensalem
Total Enrollment
6,329
Teachers (FTE)
488
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bensalem Township Sd?

Bensalem Township Sd has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bensalem Township Sd?

The average composite rating for Bensalem Township Sd is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bensalem Township Sd?

Bensalem Township Sd spends $19,291 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bensalem Township Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bensalem Township Sd is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bensalem Township Sd?

Benjamin Rush EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Bensalem Township Sd with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Bensalem Township Sd?

Across schools in Bensalem Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bensalem Township Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Bensalem Township Sd has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
28.8%
ELA Proficiency
44.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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