Big Spring MS vs Robert K Shafer MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Spring MS
Newville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
552 students
| Measure | Big Spring MS Newville, Pennsylvania | Robert K Shafer MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 521 | #410 of 521 |
| National rank | #4449 of 15,369 | #10459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 550 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | Newville | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Spring MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 37.0).
- •Big Spring MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Big Spring MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Big Spring MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 101.8%).
- •Big Spring MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Robert K Shafer MS is the larger school with 552 students compared with 550.
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 Big Spring MS better than Robert K Shafer MS?
On the Success Index (US), Big Spring MS ranks higher (64.6 vs 37.0 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 Big Spring MS and Robert K Shafer MS?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Newville and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring MS: 550. Robert K Shafer MS: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring MS and Robert K Shafer MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring MS is 212th of 521 and Robert K Shafer MS is 410th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).