Bridge Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Bridge Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Furlong, Pennsylvania, serving 695 students in grades K-6 and part of the highly-ranked Central Bucks School District.

Bridge Valley Elementary consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with 71.7% of students proficient or better in Math, 90.2% in Science, and 80% in English Language Arts - significantly outperforming state and district averages. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with a 19.14% Asian student body, and only 10.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this diversity, Bridge Valley maintains its high academic standards across all racial and socioeconomic groups. Compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Willow Dale Elementary and Barclay Elementary, Bridge Valley consistently ranks among the top schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 117 out of 1,534 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and effective educational strategies at Bridge Valley Elementary make it a standout school within the Central Bucks School District and the surrounding region. The school's ability to support student learning across all backgrounds suggests a model approach that could be valuable for other elementary schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2280 Sugar Bottom Road
       Furlong, PA  18925


(267) 893-3700

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,324 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
Asian:
19.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Asian (19.1%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridge Valley Elementary School is 13, which is the 4th best among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridge Valley Elementary School is $18,324. 7 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bridge Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Valley Elementary School 117th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bridge Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 47th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.60 204th 1299 84.3%
2006 84.93 89th 1545 94.2%
2007 85.83 76th 1555 95.1%
2008 83.36 128th 1551 91.7%
2009 82.45 134th 1549 91.3%
2010 81.75 156th 1579 90.1%
2011 81.77 160th 1597 90.0%
2012 79.41 231st 1599 85.6%
2013 83.52 113th 1519 92.6%
2014 85.44 78th 1467 94.7%
2015 88.59 78th 1474 94.7%
2016 90.35 44th 1554 97.2%
2017 86.11 147th 1547 90.5%
2018 88.07 98th 1530 93.6%
2019 84.95 168th 1544 89.1%
2021 88.23 115th 1433 92.0%
2022 88.20 132nd 1534 91.4%
2023 88.98 117th 1534 92.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.51 150th 1414 89.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.03 154th 1043 85.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.28 29th 160 81.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.11 232nd 1236 81.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 656 21 48 7 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 789 26 64 21 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2007 836 25 76 20 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2008 906 29 79 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
2009 948 29 83 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1084
2010 781 21 76 17 5 n/a n/a 3 903
2011 770 19 83 19 3 0 9 0 903
2012 753 24 79 14 3 0 15 0 888
2013 735 18 82 15 1 0 25 0 876
2014 700 16 82 15 0 0 40 0 853
2015 661 19 73 13 0 0 36 0 802
2016 611 14 83 15 0 0 35 0 758
2017 582 14 81 16 0 0 36 0 729
2018 560 11 87 19 0 0 33 0 710
2019 558 8 100 25 0 0 36 0 727
2020 530 6 105 25 1 0 32 0 699
2021 487 8 112 28 1 0 28 0 664
2022 495 11 116 31 1 0 29 0 683
2023 490 8 133 32 1 0 31 0 695

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 Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 732 33.8 21.7 0
2006 901 36.1 25.0 1.8
2007 957 50.0 19.1 1.7
2008 1038 58.9 17.6 2.7
2009 1084 58.7 18.4 3.3
2010 903 53.4 16.8 4.9
2011 903 55.1 16.3 4.2
2012 888 50.8 17.4 3.5
2013 876 52.5 16.6 6.2
2014 853 53.6 15.9 5.9
2015 802 51.0 15.7 5.1
2016 758 52.0 14.5 4.5
2017 729 54.3 13.4 6.7
2018 710 50.3 14.0 6.2
2019 727 50.7 14.3 5.8
2020 699 50.8 13.7 6.2
2021 664 53.2 12.4 4.1
2022 683 47.7 14.3 3.7
2023 695 53.3 13.0 10.8

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 Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 732 33.8 21.7 0
2006 901 36.1 25.0 1.8
2007 957 50.0 19.1 1.7
2008 1038 58.9 17.6 2.7
2009 1084 58.7 18.4 3.3
2010 903 53.4 16.8 4.9
2011 903 55.1 16.3 4.2
2012 888 50.8 17.4 3.5
2013 876 52.5 16.6 6.2
2014 853 53.6 15.9 5.9
2015 802 51.0 15.7 5.1
2016 758 52.0 14.5 4.5
2017 729 54.3 13.4 6.7
2018 710 50.3 14.0 6.2
2019 727 50.7 14.3 5.8
2020 699 50.8 13.7 6.2
2021 664 53.2 12.4 4.1
2022 683 47.7 14.3 3.7
2023 695 53.3 13.0 10.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridge Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.4%) $15,078 (99.6%) $15,131
2020 $112 (0.7%) $15,866 (99.3%) $15,977
2021 $95 (0.5%) $17,684 (99.5%) $17,779
2022 $254 (1.4%) $18,070 (98.6%) $18,324

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge Valley Elementary 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 168th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)80.770.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)87.377.6
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)59.274.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bridge Valley Elementary School)91.990.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)8575
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)57.673.9
 16.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)80.980
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)74.168.4
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)8886.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)67.771.7
 4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bridge Valley Elementary School)91.990.2
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)85.380
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students727695
 4.4%
African American88
American Indian01
Asian100133
 33%
Hispanic2532
 28%
Pacific Islander00
White558490
 12.2%
Two or More Races3631
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%10.8%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge Valley Elementary School

Students at Bridge Valley Elementary School are 71% White, 19% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes. Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 7.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended Bridge Valley Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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