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Bedminster Elementary School

Summary:

Bedminster Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, serving 420 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Pennridge School District, which is ranked 89 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bedminster Elementary School consistently outperforms the Pennridge School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math (78.5% vs. 52.6% district, 39.3% state), PSSA Science (98.6% vs. 81.4% district, 65.6% state), and PSSA English Language Arts (71.4% vs. 67.2% district, 53.8% state). Bedminster Elementary School has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, and it performs exceptionally well in serving specific student subgroups, such as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

While Bedminster Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (83.81%) of students identifying as White, it outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Pennridge School District and the surrounding area, particularly in academic achievement and statewide rankings. This suggests that Bedminster may be a desirable choice for families seeking a high-performing elementary school option, as the school's exceptional performance, particularly in science and among specific student subgroups, sets it apart from the competition.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2914 Fretz Valley Road
       Perkasie, PA  18944

(215) 795-2929

District: Pennridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,806 Help


Students who attend Bedminster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pennridge North Middle School
High:    Pennridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bedminster Elementary School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Pennridge School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedminster Elementary School is 15.7, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedminster Elementary School is $15,806. 5 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bedminster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedminster Elementary School 177th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bedminster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pennridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennridge School District 89th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bedminster Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bedminster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.75 280th 1302 78.5%
2004 83.54 176th 1308 86.5%
2005 69.55 423rd 1299 67.4%
2006 72.12 424th 1545 72.6%
2007 77.39 301st 1555 80.6%
2008 73.61 381st 1551 75.4%
2009 67.22 543rd 1549 64.9%
2010 73.31 394th 1579 75.0%
2011 76.07 301st 1597 81.2%
2012 79.08 243rd 1599 84.8%
2013 82.20 156th 1519 89.7%
2014 88.03 25th 1467 98.3%
2015 90.60 41st 1474 97.2%
2016 87.53 102nd 1554 93.4%
2017 85.65 156th 1547 89.9%
2018 86.88 124th 1530 91.9%
2019 83.95 192nd 1544 87.6%
2021 84.99 165th 1433 88.5%
2022 79.32 302nd 1534 80.3%
2023 85.77 177th 1534 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedminster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.28 77th 1414 94.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bedminster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.17 128th 1043 87.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bedminster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.61 238th 1236 80.7%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Open Quote This is an exceptional school, teachers are always eager to lend assistance, and are always available to communicate. My husband and I are pleased with the homework our children bring home (2nd and 3rd grades) as it's on par with their previous school which happened to be a private school. We recently moved and after the debate between public and private schools we decided to go with Bedminster and couldn't be happier. Our children have adapted quite well and say they really like their classmates, that other children have been welcoming and very helpful. My husband and I are quite happy with the curriculum and they seem to have a focused objective each week and according to what we have seen thus far our children will be learning more at this school than their previous private school. Keep up the great work! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Open Quote This school is awesome. My kids love going here and they have incredible teachers. The principle is amazing as well. I move to Pennridge 4 years ago and i was concerned since I was moving out of Central Bucks. But after a few years at Bedminster, I love my choice. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bedminster Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1989 454 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 522 12 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1991 549 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 553 13 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 594 10 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 573 11 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 569 9 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 569 9 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 563 11 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 549 10 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 558 5 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 538 7 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 507 5 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 479 3 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 479 3 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 458 2 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 474 2 11 23 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 467 11 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 530 11 8 23 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 448 5 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 416 8 15 30 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 401 4 17 34 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 417 3 19 48 0 0 0 0 487
2012 422 4 24 50 0 0 1 0 501
2013 394 6 20 16 0 0 0 0 436
2014 386 6 21 24 0 0 0 0 437
2015 385 8 20 27 0 0 6 0 446
2016 385 5 15 36 0 0 10 0 451
2017 375 4 11 43 0 0 11 0 444
2018 397 3 12 39 0 0 13 0 464
2019 410 2 5 49 0 0 19 0 485
2020 387 4 3 35 0 0 26 0 455
2021 376 2 6 33 0 0 24 0 441
2022 357 4 6 27 0 0 24 0 418
2023 352 3 11 34 0 0 20 0 420

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 Bedminster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 26.5 16.5 n/a
1989 457 20.6 22.1 n/a
1990 541 28.7 18.8 0
1991 564 28.4 19.8 n/a
1992 578 31.3 18.4 n/a
1993 615 26.7 23.0 n/a
1994 592 28.7 20.6 n/a
1995 593 26.5 22.4 n/a
1996 593 26.5 22.4 n/a
1997 586 26.5 22.1 n/a
1998 568 24.5 23.2 n/a
1999 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
2000 558 29.0 19.2 9.9
2001 531 28.0 19.0 9.2
2002 502 29.9 16.8 10.8
2003 502 29.9 16.8 10.8
2004 493 27.3 18.1 12.4
2005 511 28.8 17.7 10.6
2006 516 27.9 18.5 9.9
2007 573 29.0 19.8 12.2
2008 483 26.6 18.2 12.6
2009 470 26.0 18.1 14
2010 458 27.0 16.9 13.1
2011 487 27.2 17.8 14.6
2012 501 29.8 16.7 17
2013 436 26.4 16.4 9.6
2014 437 26.2 16.6 10.3
2015 446 24.0 18.5 14.1
2016 451 24.0 18.7 16.9
2017 444 25.4 17.4 17.8
2018 464 25.5 18.1 20.9
2019 485 28.0 17.2 19.2
2020 455 30.9 14.7 16.5
2021 441 29.8 14.7 18.1
2022 418 26.7 15.6 21.3
2023 420 26.7 15.7 23.1

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 Bedminster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 26.5 16.5 n/a
1989 457 20.6 22.1 n/a
1990 541 28.7 18.8 0
1991 564 28.4 19.8 n/a
1992 578 31.3 18.4 n/a
1993 615 26.7 23.0 n/a
1994 592 28.7 20.6 n/a
1995 593 26.5 22.4 n/a
1996 593 26.5 22.4 n/a
1997 586 26.5 22.1 n/a
1998 568 24.5 23.2 n/a
1999 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
2000 558 29.0 19.2 9.9
2001 531 28.0 19.0 9.2
2002 502 29.9 16.8 10.8
2003 502 29.9 16.8 10.8
2004 493 27.3 18.1 12.4
2005 511 28.8 17.7 10.6
2006 516 27.9 18.5 9.9
2007 573 29.0 19.8 12.2
2008 483 26.6 18.2 12.6
2009 470 26.0 18.1 14
2010 458 27.0 16.9 13.1
2011 487 27.2 17.8 14.6
2012 501 29.8 16.7 17
2013 436 26.4 16.4 9.6
2014 437 26.2 16.6 10.3
2015 446 24.0 18.5 14.1
2016 451 24.0 18.7 16.9
2017 444 25.4 17.4 17.8
2018 464 25.5 18.1 20.9
2019 485 28.0 17.2 19.2
2020 455 30.9 14.7 16.5
2021 441 29.8 14.7 18.1
2022 418 26.7 15.6 21.3
2023 420 26.7 15.7 23.1

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 Bedminster Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $40 (0.3%) $13,731 (99.7%) $13,771
2020 $43 (0.3%) $13,642 (99.7%) $13,685
2021 $111 (0.8%) $14,570 (99.2%) $14,681
2022 $201 (1.3%) $15,605 (98.7%) $15,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedminster 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 192nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 177th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bedminster Elementary School)79.673.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bedminster Elementary School)84.157.7
 26.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bedminster Elementary School)70.681.2
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bedminster Elementary School)88.398.6
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bedminster Elementary School)77.975.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bedminster Elementary School)73.981
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bedminster Elementary School)77.680.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bedminster Elementary School)74.978.5
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bedminster Elementary School)88.398.6
 10.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bedminster Elementary School)79.871.4
 8.4%
   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 Students485420
 13.4%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian511
 120%
Hispanic4934
 30.6%
Pacific Islander00
White410352
 14.1%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%23.1%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bedminster Elementary School

Students who attend Bedminster Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pennridge North Middle School
High : Pennridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Bedminster Elementary School.

Bedminster Elementary School ranks 177th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bedminster Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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