Bridge Valley Elementary School
Bridge Valley Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Bridge Valley Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bridge Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Bridge Valley Elementary School's student population of 710 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 710 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bridge Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bridge Valley Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #275 out of 2820 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Bucks School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bridge Valley Elementary School is Middle Bucks Institute Of Technology (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tamanend Middle School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jamison Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jamison Middle Bucks Institute Of Technology Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
2740 Old York Road
Jamison, PA 18929
(215) 343-2480 0.9 9-12 n/a - Jamison Jamison Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 537 students10
1.9 miles
2090 Land Rd
Jamison, PA 18929
(267) 893-3500 1.9 K-6 537 - Doylestown Kutz Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 566 students10
2.1 miles
1950 Turk Road Rd 3
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-3900 2.1 K-6 566 - Jamison Warwick Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 552 students10
2.3 miles
1340 Almshouse Rd
Jamison, PA 18929
(267) 893-4050 2.3 K-6 552 - Doylestown Linden Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 425 students10
2.8 miles
480 Linden Ave
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-4400 2.8 K-6 425
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