Cecelia Snyder MS vs Robert K Shafer MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 392 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecelia Snyder MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
552 students
| Measure | Cecelia Snyder MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Robert K Shafer MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 521 | #410 of 521 |
| National rank | #10680 of 15,369 | #10459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 453 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.1% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| city | Bensalem | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert K Shafer MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 35.8).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Cecelia Snyder MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.1% vs 101.8%).
- •Cecelia Snyder 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 453.
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 Cecelia Snyder MS better than Robert K Shafer MS?
On the Success Index (US), Robert K Shafer MS ranks higher (37.0 vs 35.8 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 Cecelia Snyder MS and Robert K Shafer MS?
About 392 m in a straight line, between Bensalem and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecelia Snyder MS: 453. Robert K Shafer MS: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecelia Snyder MS and Robert K Shafer MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cecelia Snyder MS is 414th of 521 and Robert K Shafer MS is 410th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).