Serving 453 students in grades 7-8, Cecelia Snyder Middle School 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecelia Snyder MS serves the northeastern part of Bensalem, PA, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecelia Snyder Middle School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cecelia Snyder Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecelia Snyder Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2185 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecelia Snyder Middle School's ranking?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School is ranked #2185 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cecelia Snyder Middle School often compared to?
Cecelia Snyder Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert K Shafer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cecelia Snyder Middle School?
453 students attend Cecelia Snyder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cecelia Snyder Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecelia Snyder Middle School?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cecelia Snyder Middle School offer ?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cecelia Snyder Middle School part of?
Cecelia Snyder Middle School is part of Bensalem Township School District.
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