Excellent
#336 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 12% in state
Bridge Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Furlong, PA
A Central Bucks Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2280 Sugar Bottom Road, Furlong, PA 18925
- Math 68% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridge Valley EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bridge Valley EL Sch 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$207,926
Median home value
$669,300
Median rent
$2,667/mo
College educated
68.1%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kutz EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Warwick EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridge Valley EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge Valley EL Sch
Bridge Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Furlong, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge Valley EL Sch
What grades does Bridge Valley EL Sch serve?
Bridge Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bridge Valley EL Sch?
Bridge Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Valley EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Bridge Valley EL Sch ranks #336 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bridge Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Bridge Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Valley EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bridge Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bridge Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridge Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bridge Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge Valley EL Sch?
9.7% of students at Bridge Valley EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (267) 893-3700
- Area population (ZIP 18925)
- 6,650
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 18925; 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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