Bendersville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students (19-20)
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)28%
12%
Black
(19-20)1%
15%
White
(19-20)69%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
41%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Bendersville Elementary School?
184 students attend Bendersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bendersville Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bendersville Elementary School offer ?
Bendersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Bendersville Elementary School part of?
Bendersville Elementary School is part of Upper Adams School District.
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