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#2538 of 2,846 schools in PA
Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Bensalem Township Sd · Bensalem, PA
A Bensalem Township Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3100 Donallen Dr, Bensalem, PA 19020
- Math 31% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley EL Sch score 39% 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 16 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 38 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 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of GracePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| St Ephrem SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Hoover EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 696 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bensalem Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Valley EL Sch is listed in Bensalem Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley EL Sch
Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bensalem, PA, part of Bensalem Township Sd, serving approximately 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,538 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley EL Sch
What grades does Valley EL Sch serve?
Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Valley EL Sch?
Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Valley EL Sch ranks #2,538 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley EL Sch has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley EL Sch?
100.0% of students at 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
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- 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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