Benjamin Rush El Sch vs Robert K Shafer MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 432 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Rush El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students
Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
552 students
| Measure | Benjamin Rush El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Robert K Shafer MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1397 of 1,627 | #410 of 521 |
| National rank | #42811 of 50,301 | #10459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 446 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Bensalem | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert K Shafer MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 23.2).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Benjamin Rush El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 101.8%).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Robert K Shafer MS is the larger school with 552 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Rush El Sch better than Robert K Shafer MS?
On the Success Index (US), Robert K Shafer MS ranks higher (37.0 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Rush El Sch and Robert K Shafer MS?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Bensalem and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Rush El Sch: 446. Robert K Shafer MS: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Rush El Sch and Robert K Shafer MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Rush El Sch is 1397th of 1,627 and Robert K Shafer MS is 410th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).