Maple Shade Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2335 Prospect Avenue
Bensalem, PA 19020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maple Shade Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
50%
46%
(15-16)
68%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
6%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
15%
10%
Black
(15-16)
20%
15%
White
(15-16)
55%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Maple Shade Elementary School?
376 students attend Maple Shade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Maple Shade Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Shade Elementary School?
Maple Shade Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Shade Elementary School offer ?
Maple Shade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maple Shade Elementary School part of?
Maple Shade Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.

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