Robert K. Shafer Middle School

Robert K. Shafer Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
3333 Hulmeville Rd,  Bensalem, PA
Bensalem Township School District
2.8
2.8
562 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.5%
State Average
15.6%
Science
19.8%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
48.7%
Hispanic
21.7%
Black
13.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#21 Most Diverse Public MS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/31/2023
Dedicated teachers that genuinely want to connect with their students. Academics in this middle school set a good foundation for students moving to high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 student
7/22/2018
Pretty good school overall. Although there are some things that should be fixed (cough) the bathrooms. The learning environment is perfect for public education. The use of programs like Schoology and Google Docs really helps us adapt to a new 21st century learning environment. The Chromebooks are gr...
1.0 parent
11/3/2016
The drugs are off the hook. I moved from Philly thinking it would be better. No it's not at all! The hallways smell like smoke and it's just a overall bad school.
5.0 parent
7/21/2016
The administration, teachers and entire staff work together, create a fun, interesting, challenging learning environment and know their students. There are many clubs at this school which are nicely captured in an end-of year school yearbook. The children are growing up together with their fellow to...
1.0 parent
12/3/2013
I attended the Christmas Choir performance late November 2013. As a new resident, I was appalled at the "chaos" in the cafeteria where it was held. No opening comments from the adminstration, constant talking and milling around, participation choir members were blowing kisses to friends, smacking li...

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Robert K. Shafer Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Bensalem, PA, in the Bensalem neighborhood, and is served by the Bensalem Township School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 562 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Robert K. Shafer Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $456,772. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, De La Salle Vocational School, Bensalem Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Bensalem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Robert K. Shafer Middle School.

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