Serving 602 students in grades 7-8, Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool 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 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2067 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool's ranking?
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool is ranked #2067 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool often compared to?
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecelia Snyder MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool?
602 students attend Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool?
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool offer ?
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool part of?
Robert K Shafer MiddleSchool is part of Bensalem Township SD School District.
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