Summary:
The Bensalem, Pennsylvania area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population and exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
The top-performing school in the area is School Lane Charter School, an alternative public charter school that boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 94.4% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.8%. This school also outperforms the state average on many standardized tests, particularly in math and English language arts. Another high-performing school is Russell C Struble Elementary School, which ranks 761 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earns 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. In contrast, some of the lower-ranked elementary schools, such as Benjamin Rush Elementary and Samuel K Faust Elementary, struggle with lower test scores and higher rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their high free/reduced lunch rates.
Overall, the Bensalem Township School District is ranked 451 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement in academic achievement across the district. The data reveals a diverse set of schools with varying levels of performance, highlighting the importance of considering both school-level and district-level factors when evaluating the educational landscape in Bensalem.
