Middle Schools in Bensalem Township School District

The Bensalem Township School District in Pennsylvania is home to two middle schools: Robert K Shafer Middle School and Cecelia Snyder Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and have similar rankings and ratings, performing below the state average in several key metrics.

Academically, the middle schools in Bensalem Township struggle with math proficiency, with Robert K Shafer Middle School scoring 23-29% proficient and Cecelia Snyder Middle School scoring only 7-8% proficient. However, the schools perform better in English Language Arts (ELA) and science, with Robert K Shafer Middle School scoring around 50% proficient in ELA and 54% proficient in science, while Cecelia Snyder Middle School scores 40-48% in ELA and 47-53% in science. Both schools also have slightly higher dropout rates than the state average at 1.6%.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Robert K Shafer Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 62.42%, compared to 55.92% at Cecelia Snyder Middle School. Despite the higher spending per student at Robert K Shafer Middle School ($22,336 vs. $21,869 at Cecelia Snyder Middle School), the academic outcomes do not seem to be significantly better, suggesting a need for more effective resource allocation and targeted interventions to improve student performance across the district.