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#850 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 30% in state

School Lane Cs

School · School Lane Cs · Bensalem, PA

A charter school in Bensalem, PA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2400 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020

  • Math 37% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,008
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at School Lane Cs score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School Lane Cs 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 45Car-Dependent
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.8 AP courses·104 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mast Community Cs IIICharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–93.1 mi1,307Compare →
Philadelphia Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–123.7 mi1,171Compare →
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–123.9 mi1,486Compare →
Doane AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–124.3 mi239Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

School Lane Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

School Lane Cs is listed in School Lane CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School Lane Cs

School Lane Cs is a public school in Bensalem, PA, part of School Lane Cs, serving approximately 1,331 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #850 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School Lane Cs

What grades does School Lane Cs serve?

School Lane Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend School Lane Cs?

School Lane Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School Lane Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at School Lane Cs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School Lane Cs rank in PA?

School Lane Cs ranks #850 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is School Lane Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

School Lane Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 School Lane Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School Lane Cs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is School Lane Cs a charter school?

Yes, School Lane Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is School Lane Cs a Title I school?

No, School Lane Cs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School Lane Cs?

54.2% of students at School Lane Cs 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 – 12th
Enrollment
1,331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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