Below Average
#2473 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cecelia Snyder MS
Middle School · Bensalem Township Sd · Bensalem, PA
A Bensalem Township Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3330 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
- Math 7% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cecelia Snyder MS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cecelia Snyder MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,158
Median home value
$344,400
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert K Shafer MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 0.2 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| School Lane CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,331 | Compare → |
| Mast Community Cs IIICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–9 | 2.7 mi | 1,307 | Compare → |
| Mathematics Science & Technology Community CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,486 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bensalem Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cecelia Snyder MS is listed in Bensalem Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cecelia Snyder MS
Cecelia Snyder MS is a public middle school in Bensalem, PA, part of Bensalem Township Sd, serving approximately 458 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,473 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cecelia Snyder MS
What grades does Cecelia Snyder MS serve?
Cecelia Snyder MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Cecelia Snyder MS?
Cecelia Snyder MS has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecelia Snyder MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecelia Snyder MS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cecelia Snyder MS rank in PA?
Cecelia Snyder MS ranks #2,473 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cecelia Snyder MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cecelia Snyder MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Cecelia Snyder MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cecelia Snyder MS has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cecelia Snyder MS a charter school?
No, Cecelia Snyder MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cecelia Snyder MS a Title I school?
No, Cecelia Snyder MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cecelia Snyder MS?
100.0% of students at Cecelia Snyder 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (215) 750-2800
- Area population (ZIP 19020)
- 57,079
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 19020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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