Benjamin Rush El Sch
Bensalem, PA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Benjamin Rush El Sch is a middle school located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The school serves 378 students.
With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), Benjamin Rush El Sch performs at the state average for Pennsylvania. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benjamin Rush El Sch has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Benjamin Rush El Sch has 378 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
Yes, Benjamin Rush El Sch is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +40, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Benjamin Rush El Sch is part of the Bensalem Township SD in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.