Below Average
#2309 of 2,846 schools in PA
Robert K Shafer MS
Middle School · Bensalem Township Sd · Bensalem, PA
A Bensalem Township Sd middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3333 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
- Math 23% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert K Shafer MS score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
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Where Robert K Shafer 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecelia Snyder MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–8 | 0.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| School Lane CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,331 | Compare → |
| Mast Community Cs IIICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–9 | 2.9 mi | 1,307 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 128 | 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
- #6 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
Robert K Shafer MS is listed in Bensalem Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert K Shafer MS
Robert K Shafer MS is a public middle school in Bensalem, PA, part of Bensalem Township Sd, serving approximately 562 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,309 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert K Shafer MS
What grades does Robert K Shafer MS serve?
Robert K Shafer MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert K Shafer MS?
Robert K Shafer MS has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert K Shafer MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert K Shafer MS is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert K Shafer MS rank in PA?
Robert K Shafer MS ranks #2,309 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Robert K Shafer MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert K Shafer MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Robert K Shafer MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert K Shafer MS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert K Shafer MS a charter school?
No, Robert K Shafer MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert K Shafer MS a Title I school?
No, Robert K Shafer MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert K Shafer MS?
100.0% of students at Robert K Shafer 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- 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.
- 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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