Robert K Shafer MS

3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020

612 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Robert K. Shafer Middle School, located at 3333 Hulmeville Road in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is a core educational institution within the Bensalem Township School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured academic environment designed to support the unique social, emotional, and intellectual developmental needs of adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to foster critical thinking, academic growth, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Robert K. Shafer Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. The school works to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty in a safe and inclusive setting. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and the building of character, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of Bensalem High School and beyond.

612

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert K Shafer MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	133
Black	83
Asian	72
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
298 (48.7 %)
Hispanic
133 (21.7 %)
Black
83 (13.6 %)
Asian
72 (11.8 %)
Two or More
24 (3.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bensalem Township SD
Phone:	(215)750-2800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 326