Top Rankings
Bristol Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,164 students in Bristol Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bristol Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,164 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bristol Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
276 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
173 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
15%
14%
# White Students
569 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
49%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
81
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
92
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,261 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,805
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,261
$23,073
Best Bristol Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Snyder-john Girotti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Beaver St
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Bristol High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Wilson Avenue
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Bristol Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Wilson Ave
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Grades: 7-8
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol Borough School District?
Bristol Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,164 students.
What is the rank of Bristol Borough School District?
Bristol Borough School District is ranked #465 out of 679 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol Borough School District?
49% of Bristol Borough School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol Borough School District?
Bristol Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bristol Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,261 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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