Middle Schools in Bentworth School District

Bentworth School District has only one middle school, Bentworth Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 259th out of 883 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2021-2022 to 438th out of 891 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other middle schools in the state.

Academically, Bentworth Middle School has mixed results. Its math proficiency rates are significantly below the state average, ranging from 13.1% to 35.7% across different grade levels in 2023-2024. However, its science proficiency rates are slightly above the state average at 55.1% in 2023-2024. The school's ELA proficiency rates are also mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Bentworth Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning. However, this alone does not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be playing a role in the school's performance. To improve the school's outcomes, the Bentworth School District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of the student population.