Robert K Shafer MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 · Bensalem Township SD
#410 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#10459 of 15,369 nationally
About Robert K Shafer MS
Robert K Shafer MS is a public middle located in Bensalem, in the Bensalem Township SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 552 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 410th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 552.
There are 10 schools in Bensalem; Robert K Shafer MS ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Robert K Shafer MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Robert K Shafer MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cecelia Snyder MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students · 392 m away
Benjamin Rush El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students · 432 m away
Bensalem Twp HS
Bensalem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,151 students · 1.4 km away
Russell C Struble El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students · 1.5 km away
Cornwells El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
556 students · 2.2 km away
School Lane CS
Bensalem · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,378 students · 2.4 km away
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students · 2.8 km away
Samuel K Faust El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
546 students · 3.0 km away
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students · 3.6 km away
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students · 3.9 km away
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James S Wilson MS
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547 students
West Hempfield MS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Robert K Shafer MS a good school?
Robert K Shafer MS has a Success Index (US) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #410 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Robert K Shafer MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Robert K Shafer MS ranks #410 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #10459 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Robert K Shafer MS?
Robert K Shafer MS had 552 students in 2025.
Is Robert K Shafer MS a elementary school or a high school?
Robert K Shafer MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Robert K Shafer MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Robert K Shafer MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.