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Bedminster Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 487 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 18, 2013

My daughter attends Bedminster and is in 4th grade. Since kindergarten we have had a wonderful experience socially and academically. Every one of her teachers has been easy to communicate with and the staff at the school are friendly and personable. I think my daughter's elementary education and experience have been wonderful and I appreciate all the dedicated teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2012

I am very unhappy with Bedminster elementary for many reasons. My advice to anyone looking to move into an area where this would be your childs school is that you should think again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2009

The school is getting up to date and in the mainstream of things. The staff could be more involved with the students' well-being. The school lacks after school sports and clubs. Our children do score highly on the state tests so I do suspect they are learning what they should be learning. The middle school they do go onto is an extremely well put together, well staffed and positive place for middle schools kids and parents alike.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2009

Not quite the extended family I want, however overall decent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

This school is okay! If you have an 'in the box child' he/she will do great. If you have a child in the gifted program then also a good school! We are looking into leaving the district based on a lack of attention to my child with learning issues. Each year it seems to get more difficult to get my child the necessary 'help' that he needs. Please reconsider enrolling in this school district if your child has an IEP or needs one! Don't make the same mistake that I did!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2008

We love this school! We move often and this is our favorite school district. There is a new middle school not yet mentioned on this site (Pennridge North) that the students from this school move on to and it is WONDERFUL with an amazing staff that cares greatly for their students. The staff through out this district is top notch. The support given to my gifted child as well as friend's children with difficulties goes above and beyond. The gifted teacher for the older students is wonderful!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2005

this school has a very large support system and a non-bullying policy. school embraces physical and emotional as well as child sense of worth. accepting of diversity. a strong esl program. strong ptl group enhances schools strength.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female95%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female87%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female91%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female94%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 73%
Hispanic 6% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Black 2% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2914 Fretz Valley Rd
Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone: (215) 795-2929

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