Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem, PA · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Robert K Shafer MS is a middle school located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The school serves 612 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Robert K Shafer MS performs at the state average for Pennsylvania. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
62% 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
Robert K Shafer MS has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Robert K Shafer MS has 612 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
Robert K Shafer MS has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -9.
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.
Robert K Shafer MS 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.