Is Bentworth Middle School a good school?

Bentworth Middle School ranks 332 nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bentworth Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Bentworth Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bentworth Middle School?

Students at Bentworth Middle School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Bentworth Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bentworth Middle School usually go on to attend Bentworth Senior High School

Bentworth Middle School

Summary:

Bentworth Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Belle Vernon Area School District in Bentleyville, PA, with a student population of 327. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty rates, and declining racial diversity.

Bentworth Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Math, with a proficiency rate of 29.8% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 35.3%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, reaching 100% in 2022-2023, suggesting a population with significant economic challenges. Additionally, the racial makeup of the school has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 95.97% in 2021-2022 to 94.5% in 2022-2023, making it less representative of the nearby communities.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as South Park Middle School, Canonsburg Middle School, and Peters Township Middle School, Bentworth Middle School generally has lower test scores, higher poverty rates, and less racial diversity, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student. These findings suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

563 Lincoln Avenue
Bentleyville, PA 15314

(724) 239-4431

District: Bentworth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,028

Students who attend Bentworth Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bentworth Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bentworth Middle School:

Elementary:

Bentworth Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Two or more races:

2.4%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bentworth Middle School ranks better than 62.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.73. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (2.4%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentworth Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Bentworth Middle School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentworth Middle School is $12,028.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bentworth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentworth Middle School 332^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Bentworth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Bentworth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentworth School District 299^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bentworth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bentworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	42.62	456^th	643	29.1%
2004	66.37	255^th	663	61.5%
2005	57.83	343^rd	687	50.1%
2006	52.31	429^th	736	41.7%
2007	59.29	364^th	749	51.4%
2008	59.00	364^th	753	51.7%
2010	49.83	511^th	805	36.5%
2011	62.10	379^th	825	54.1%
2012	53.84	483^rd	834	42.1%
2013	50.25	471^st	758	37.9%
2014	47.08	459^th	728	37.0%
2015	46.50	486^th	835	41.8%
2016	59.26	384^th	870	55.9%
2017	65.67	294^th	877	66.5%
2018	61.91	355^th	861	58.8%
2019	63.31	347^th	891	61.1%
2021	57.32	331^st	797	58.5%
2022	67.74	259^th	883	70.7%
2023	61.73	332^nd	893	62.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bentworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.81	303^rd	874	65.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bentworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.59	216^th	660	67.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bentworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.92	369^th	681	45.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bentworth Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	332	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	335
1989	337	5	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	345
1990	325	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
1991	318	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1992	315	8	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	325
1993	328	7	3	0	6	n/a	n/a	344
1994	310	4	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	318
1995	288	7	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	298
1996	288	7	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	298
1997	292	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
1998	216	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
1999	215	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	224
2000	187	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
2001	197	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	202
2002	199	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	206
2003	199	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	206
2004	207	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
2005	187	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	196
2006	188	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
2007	176	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
2008	185	8	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
2009	365	13	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	391
2010	345	15	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	367
2011	360	13	2	3	0	0	1	379
2012	344	9	0	5	0	0	7	365
2013	334	8	1	4	0	0	7	354
2014	347	8	0	6	0	0	6	367
2015	334	9	0	3	0	0	6	352
2016	339	4	0	5	0	0	11	359
2017	330	3	0	5	0	0	12	350
2018	342	5	0	8	0	0	2	357
2019	361	8	0	9	0	0	3	381
2020	362	4	2	5	0	0	3	376
2021	328	4	2	2	0	0	4	340
2022	333	5	1	2	0	0	6	347
2023	309	4	2	4	0	0	8	327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bentworth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	335	18.0	18.6	n/a
1989	345	19.0	18.1	n/a
1990	330	19.0	17.3	0
1991	324	19.0	17.0	n/a
1992	325	20.0	16.2	n/a
1993	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1994	318	16.0	19.9	n/a
1995	298	16.0	18.6	n/a
1996	298	16.0	18.6	n/a
1997	301	16.0	18.8	n/a
1998	221	10.0	22.1	n/a
1999	224	10.0	22.4	n/a
2000	195	9.0	21.7	19.5
2001	202	9.0	22.4	22.8
2002	206	11.0	18.7	20.4
2003	206	11.0	18.7	20.4
2004	212	11.0	19.3	22.2
2005	196	11.0	17.8	21.4
2006	191	11.2	17.1	24.6
2007	180	12.1	14.9	27.8
2008	196	13.4	14.6	23
2009	391	27.2	14.4	19.9
2010	367	27.8	13.1	33.8
2011	379	26.7	14.1	40.4
2012	365	26.0	14.0	40.8
2013	354	25.3	13.9	39.8
2014	367	24.5	14.9	42
2015	352	26.0	13.5	40.9
2016	359	24.0	14.9	43.5
2017	350	24.3	14.3	42.3
2018	357	24.3	14.6	51
2019	381	24.3	15.6	49.9
2020	376	24.7	15.1	51.3
2021	340	24.7	13.7	50
2022	347	24.7	14.0	48.7
2023	327	23.6	13.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bentworth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	335	18.0	18.6	n/a
1989	345	19.0	18.1	n/a
1990	330	19.0	17.3	0
1991	324	19.0	17.0	n/a
1992	325	20.0	16.2	n/a
1993	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1994	318	16.0	19.9	n/a
1995	298	16.0	18.6	n/a
1996	298	16.0	18.6	n/a
1997	301	16.0	18.8	n/a
1998	221	10.0	22.1	n/a
1999	224	10.0	22.4	n/a
2000	195	9.0	21.7	19.5
2001	202	9.0	22.4	22.8
2002	206	11.0	18.7	20.4
2003	206	11.0	18.7	20.4
2004	212	11.0	19.3	22.2
2005	196	11.0	17.8	21.4
2006	191	11.2	17.1	24.6
2007	180	12.1	14.9	27.8
2008	196	13.4	14.6	23
2009	391	27.2	14.4	19.9
2010	367	27.8	13.1	33.8
2011	379	26.7	14.1	40.4
2012	365	26.0	14.0	40.8
2013	354	25.3	13.9	39.8
2014	367	24.5	14.9	42
2015	352	26.0	13.5	40.9
2016	359	24.0	14.9	43.5
2017	350	24.3	14.3	42.3
2018	357	24.3	14.6	51
2019	381	24.3	15.6	49.9
2020	376	24.7	15.1	51.3
2021	340	24.7	13.7	50
2022	347	24.7	14.0	48.7
2023	327	23.6	13.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bentworth Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (2.0%)	$12,028 (98.0%)	$12,275
2020	$243 (2.1%)	$11,589 (97.9%)	$11,832
2021	$448 (3.4%)	$12,696 (96.6%)	$13,144
2022	$505 (4.2%)	$11,523 (95.8%)	$12,028

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentworth Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 347^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 332^nd of 893 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Bentworth Middle School)	48.4	48.6	0.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bentworth Middle School)	75.8	67.6	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Bentworth Middle School)	35.3	19.7	15.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bentworth Middle School)	68.2	63.4	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Bentworth Middle School)	29.7	26.3	3.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bentworth Middle School)	69.2	56.3	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Bentworth Middle School)	36.5	26.7	9.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Bentworth Middle School)	64.7	61.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bentworth Middle School)	63.5	73.4	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Bentworth Middle School)	37.5	29.8	7.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bentworth Middle School)	64.7	61.8	2.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bentworth Middle School)	69.3	65.4	3.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	381	327	14.2%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	361	309	14.4%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.9%	100%	50.1%

Schools Near Bentworth Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bentworth Middle School	Public	5-8	563 Lincoln Avenue	Bentleyville	15314	Washington County	Bentworth School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 239-4431	327	24	13.8	100.0%	309 (94.5%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	61.7	332^nd of 893 public middle schools	62.8%		67.7	259^th of 883 public middle schools	70.7%	73	48.6	19.7	26.3	26.7	29.8	61.8	61.8	67.6	63.4	56.3	73.4	65.4	$12,028	$505	$11,523
Ringgold Middle School	Public	5-8	2 Ram Dr	Monongahela	15063	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 348-7154	787	56	13.9	100.0%	646 (82.1%)	46 (5.8%)	30 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.8%)	33.9	600^th of 893 public middle schools	32.8%		24.6	642^nd of 883 public middle schools	27.3%	42	22.2	15.5	18.4	13.9	17.7	47.7	47.7	33.4	47.3	38.6	44.2	40.5	$12,946	$882	$12,064
Charleroi Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Fecsen Dr	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Charleroi School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 483-3600	329	23	14.2	53.5%	241 (73.3%)	20 (6.1%)	13 (4.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (15.8%)	47.9	494^th of 893 public middle schools	44.7%		43	532^nd of 883 public middle schools	39.8%	38		19.9	11.8	22.6	17.9	64.6	64.6		49.5	46.5	66.3	53.8	$17,191	$1,466	$15,725
California Area Middle School	Public	7-8	11 Trojan Way	Coal Center	15423	Washington County	California Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-5800	138	11	12.5	61.6%	121 (87.7%)	6 (4.3%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	50.2	468^th of 893 public middle schools	47.6%		48.9	480^th of 883 public middle schools	45.6%	12			23.7	17.9	20.7	56.0	56.0			55.0	50.0	52.4	$17,215	$428	$16,787
Monessen Middle School	Public	6-8	1245 State Rd	Monessen	15062	Westmoreland County	Monessen City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 684-7100	136	16	8.4	80.1%	57 (41.9%)	56 (41.2%)	6 (4.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.8%)	10.9	783^rd of 893 public middle schools	12.3%		9.5	796^th of 883 public middle schools	9.9%	13		6.5	8.0	2.9	6.0	22.6	22.6		32.2	22.0	16.7	23.1	$127	$13	$114
Belle Vernon Area Middle School	Public	7-8	500 Perry Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	334	23	14.3	46.1%	294 (88.0%)	10 (3.0%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	71.7	227^th of 893 public middle schools	74.6%		60.3	348^th of 883 public middle schools	60.6%	121			30.4	34.1	32.2	65.3	65.3			64.6	64.1	64.4	$13,539	$752	$12,787
Peters Township Middle School	Public	6-8	264 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-2688	914	65	14.1	10.0%	824 (90.2%)	3 (0.3%)	25 (2.7%)	36 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	97.5	11^th of 893 public middle schools	98.8%					(n/a)		79.0	73.5	67.5	73.5	89.1	89.1		88.5	85.9	85.1	86.5	$15,939	$112	$15,827
Brownsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	Three Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-2155	352	23	15.3	100.0%	288 (81.8%)	24 (6.8%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.7%)	20.9	679^th of 893 public middle schools	24.0%		17.8	700^th of 883 public middle schools	20.7%	21		20.7	13.8	9.2	14.3	39.5	39.5		27.8	31.5	29.0	29.5	$16,907	$1,936	$14,971
South Park Middle School	Public	5-8	2500 Stewart Rd	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	541	40	13.6	31.6%	458 (84.7%)	39 (7.2%)	11 (2.0%)	25 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	77.8	166^th of 893 public middle schools	81.4%		72.4	216^th of 883 public middle schools	75.5%	50	48.2	51.2	50.9	30.9	45.3	70.7	70.7	56.7	60.5	64.4	67.5	62.0	$19,858	$714	$19,144
Canon-McMillan Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Big Mac Boulevard	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-9030	777	53	14.5	25.6%	658 (84.7%)	34 (4.4%)	24 (3.1%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.3%)	92	46^th of 893 public middle schools	94.8%		87.5	78^th of 883 public middle schools	91.2%	32			64.0	45.3	54.2	76.4	76.4			81.5	73.8	77.5	$13,187	$229	$12,958

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