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Bensalem Township School District

3000 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#495 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bensalem Township   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bensalem Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bensalem Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bensalem Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bensalem Township   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bensalem Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$153 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bensalem Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,214
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bensalem Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,306
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bensalem Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bensalem Township School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bensalem Twp High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4319 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #22.
Russell C Struble Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Neshaminy Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Cornwells Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Cecelia Snyder Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Robert K Shafer Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Samuel K Faust Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Bellvue Dr
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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