Top Rankings
Bensalem Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,295 students in Bensalem Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bensalem Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
6,295 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
487 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bensalem Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#495 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
911 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,304 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
15%
# Black Students
833 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
2,976 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
47%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
417
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
409
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
487
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
474
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
461
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
459
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
512
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
508
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
515
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
507
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
542
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
552
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,214 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,306 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,214
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,306
$23,119
Best Bensalem Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bensalem Twp High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4319 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #22.
Russell C Struble Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Neshaminy Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Cornwells Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Cecelia Snyder Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Robert K Shafer Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Samuel K Faust Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bensalem Township School District?
Bensalem Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,295 students.
What is the rank of Bensalem Township School District?
Bensalem Township School District is ranked #495 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bensalem Township School District?
47% of Bensalem Township School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bensalem Township School District?
Bensalem Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bensalem Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,306 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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