Bridge Valley Elementary School

2280 Sugar Bottom Road
Furlong, PA 18925
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 683 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Bridge Valley Elementary School's student population of 683 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge Valley Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#282 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridge Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridge Valley Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
17%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
72%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Bridge Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridge Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Bridge Valley Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bridge Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Bridge Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warwick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bridge Valley Elementary School?
683 students attend Bridge Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bridge Valley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridge Valley Elementary School?
Bridge Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridge Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bridge Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridge Valley Elementary School part of?
Bridge Valley Elementary School is part of Central Bucks SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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