Bensalem Township Sd School District
School District · Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Bensalem Township Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bensalem Township Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Russell C Struble EL Sch
Bensalem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bensalem Twp HS
Bensalem · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belmont Hills EL Sch
Bensalem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#444 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,291
+$1,151 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,329 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Bensalem Township Sd ranks #444 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Bensalem Township Sd's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Russell C Struble EL Sch (6.3/10), Bensalem Twp HS (6.0/10), and Belmont Hills EL Sch (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bensalem Township Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bensalem Township Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell C Struble EL Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Bensalem Twp HS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Belmont Hills EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert K Shafer MS | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Cornwells EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Samuel K Faust EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Benjamin Rush EL Sch | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Cecelia Snyder MS | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Valley EL Sch | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.8/10, Bensalem Township Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Russell C Struble EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Bensalem Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 43.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Bensalem Township Sd with test data.
Schools in Bensalem Township Sd
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
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 4.8/10. 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?
Russell C Struble EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Bensalem Township Sd with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Bensalem Township Sd?
Across schools in Bensalem Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. 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 4.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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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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