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#1257 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 44% in state

Bentworth MS

Middle School · Bentworth Sd · Bentleyville, PA

A Bentworth Sd middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

563 LINCOLN AVENUE, Bentleyville, PA 15314

  • Math 23% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$16,408
Chronic Absenteeism5.1%

Students at Bentworth MS score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bentworth MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentleyville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,895

Median home value

$164,700

Median rent

$621/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bentworth Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bentworth MS is listed in Bentworth SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bentworth MS

Bentworth MS is a public middle school in Bentleyville, PA, part of Bentworth Sd, serving approximately 315 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bentworth MS

What grades does Bentworth MS serve?

Bentworth MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Bentworth MS?

Bentworth MS has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentworth MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Bentworth MS is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bentworth MS rank in PA?

Bentworth MS ranks #1,257 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Bentworth MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Bentworth MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bentworth MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentworth MS has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bentworth MS a charter school?

No, Bentworth MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bentworth MS a Title I school?

No, Bentworth MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentworth MS?

100.0% of students at Bentworth MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.1%
Area population (ZIP 15314)
3,490
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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