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Robert K Shafer MS

3333 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020Bensalem Township SD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
612
Students
Total enrolled
$25,302
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
76% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
9% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 612 students in grades 07–08 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
76% above average funding
District spends $25,302 per pupil, 76% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Robert K Shafer MS is a large middle in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving grades 07–08 with 612 students. The district invests $25,302 per student — 76% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Robert K Shafer MS

612
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution319 male · 293 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 382 students
Student Composition
12%
49%
22%
14%
Asian12%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black14%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 420333007030

Academic Outcomes at Robert K Shafer MS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19020

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,302Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,302
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,133
Student Support$4,807
Administration$3,036
Operations$3,795
Other$2,530
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,302 spent per student, an estimated $11,209 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
69%
State government
23.1%
Local (property tax)
68.9%
Federal programs
8.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,302/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyBucks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (215)750-2800
NCES ID: 420333007030
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bensalem seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
3333 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.