Serving 458 students in grades 7-8, Cecelia Snyder Middle 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cecelia Snyder Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cecelia Snyder Middle School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cecelia Snyder Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecelia Snyder Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2202 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecelia Snyder Middle School's ranking?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School is ranked #2202 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cecelia Snyder Middle School often compared to?
Cecelia Snyder Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert K Shafer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cecelia Snyder Middle School?
458 students attend Cecelia Snyder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cecelia Snyder Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cecelia Snyder Middle School?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cecelia Snyder Middle School offer ?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cecelia Snyder Middle School part of?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School is part of Bensalem Township School District.
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