Is Bridge Valley Elementary School a good school?

Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks 159 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bridge Valley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended Bridge Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridge Valley Elementary School?

Students at Bridge Valley Elementary School are 71% White, 18% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Bridge Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Bridge Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Furlong, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 695 students. It is part of the Central Bucks School District, which is ranked 41 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridge Valley Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 98-159 out of over 1,500 schools. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with particularly strong performance in Science, where 4th-grade proficiency rates consistently exceed 90%, compared to the state average of around 75%. The school's academic success extends across various student subgroups, including low socioeconomic status and disabled students, suggesting an equitable approach to education.

Factors that may contribute to Bridge Valley Elementary's exceptional performance include its relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average. While Bridge Valley outperforms the state and district, nearby schools within the Central Bucks School District, such as Linden Elementary and Kutz Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, indicating the district's overall commitment to providing a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public K-6

2280 Sugar Bottom Road
Furlong, PA 18925

(267) 893-3700

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,324

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Asian:

18.3%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridge Valley Elementary School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Asian (18.3%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridge Valley Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 4^th best among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)

Compare Bridge Valley Elementary School employs 53.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridge Valley Elementary School is $18,324. 7 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridge Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Valley Elementary School 159^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bridge Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 41^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	79.60	204^th	1299	84.3%
2006	84.93	89^th	1545	94.2%
2007	85.83	76^th	1555	95.1%
2008	83.36	128^th	1551	91.7%
2009	82.45	134^th	1549	91.3%
2010	81.75	156^th	1579	90.1%
2011	81.77	160^th	1597	90.0%
2012	79.41	231^st	1599	85.6%
2013	83.52	113^th	1519	92.6%
2014	85.44	78^th	1467	94.7%
2015	88.59	78^th	1474	94.7%
2016	90.35	44^th	1554	97.2%
2017	86.11	147^th	1547	90.5%
2018	88.07	98^th	1530	93.6%
2019	84.95	168^th	1544	89.1%
2021	88.23	115^th	1433	92.0%
2022	88.20	132^nd	1534	91.4%
2023	88.98	117^th	1534	92.4%
2024	86.51	159^th	1526	89.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.51	150^th	1414	89.4%
2024	83.01	142^nd	1432	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.45	218^th	1488	85.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.03	154^th	1043	85.2%
2024	82.66	125^th	1084	88.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.75	119^th	1495	92.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.28	29^th	160	81.9%
2024	79.15	22^nd	168	86.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.11	232^nd	1236	81.2%
2024	75.14	267^th	1229	78.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	656	21	48	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
2006	789	26	64	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	901
2007	836	25	76	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	957
2008	906	29	79	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	1038
2009	948	29	83	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2010	781	21	76	17	5	n/a	n/a	3	903
2011	770	19	83	19	3	0	9	0	903
2012	753	24	79	14	3	0	15	0	888
2013	735	18	82	15	1	0	25	0	876
2014	700	16	82	15	0	0	40	0	853
2015	661	19	73	13	0	0	36	0	802
2016	611	14	83	15	0	0	35	0	758
2017	582	14	81	16	0	0	36	0	729
2018	560	11	87	19	0	0	33	0	710
2019	558	8	100	25	0	0	36	0	727
2020	530	6	105	25	1	0	32	0	699
2021	487	8	112	28	1	0	28	0	664
2022	495	11	116	31	1	0	29	0	683
2023	490	8	133	32	1	0	31	0	695
2024	467	6	120	32	1	0	31	0	657

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	732	33.8	21.7	0
2006	901	36.1	25.0	1.8
2007	957	50.0	19.1	1.7
2008	1038	58.9	17.6	2.7
2009	1084	58.7	18.4	3.3
2010	903	53.4	16.8	4.9
2011	903	55.1	16.3	4.2
2012	888	50.8	17.4	3.5
2013	876	52.5	16.6	6.2
2014	853	53.6	15.9	5.9
2015	802	51.0	15.7	5.1
2016	758	52.0	14.5	4.5
2017	729	54.3	13.4	6.7
2018	710	50.3	14.0	6.2
2019	727	50.7	14.3	5.8
2020	699	50.8	13.7	6.2
2021	664	53.2	12.4	4.1
2022	683	47.7	14.3	3.7
2023	695	53.3	13.0	10.8
2024	657	53.8	12.2	9.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bridge Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	732	33.8	21.7	0
2006	901	36.1	25.0	1.8
2007	957	50.0	19.1	1.7
2008	1038	58.9	17.6	2.7
2009	1084	58.7	18.4	3.3
2010	903	53.4	16.8	4.9
2011	903	55.1	16.3	4.2
2012	888	50.8	17.4	3.5
2013	876	52.5	16.6	6.2
2014	853	53.6	15.9	5.9
2015	802	51.0	15.7	5.1
2016	758	52.0	14.5	4.5
2017	729	54.3	13.4	6.7
2018	710	50.3	14.0	6.2
2019	727	50.7	14.3	5.8
2020	699	50.8	13.7	6.2
2021	664	53.2	12.4	4.1
2022	683	47.7	14.3	3.7
2023	695	53.3	13.0	10.8
2024	657	53.8	12.2	9.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridge Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$53 (0.4%)	$15,078 (99.6%)	$15,131
2020	$112 (0.7%)	$15,866 (99.3%)	$15,977
2021	$95 (0.5%)	$17,684 (99.5%)	$17,779
2022	$254 (1.4%)	$18,070 (98.6%)	$18,324

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 117^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	80.7	70.2	10.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	87.3	77.6	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	59.2	74.5	15.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	91.9	90.2	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	85	75	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	57.6	73.9	16.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	80.9	80	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	74.1	68.4	5.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	88	86.2	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	67.7	71.7	4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	91.9	90.2	1.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridge Valley Elementary School)	85.3	80	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	727	695	4.4%
African American	8	8
American Indian	0	1
Asian	100	133	33%
Hispanic	25	32	28%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	558	490	12.2%
Two or More Races	36	31	13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.8%	10.8%	5%

Schools Near Bridge Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridge Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	2280 Sugar Bottom Road	Furlong	18925	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3700	657	54	12.2	9.7%	467 (71.1%)	6 (0.9%)	32 (4.9%)	120 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.7%)	86.5	159^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.6%		89	117^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.4%	42	64.1	71.1	73.0	61.8	67.4	91.6	91.6	69.0	81.9	83.2	89.4	80.6	$18,324	$254	$18,070
Jamison Elementary School	Public	K-6	2090 Land Rd	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3500	599	48	12.4	10.0%	470 (78.5%)	7 (1.2%)	32 (5.3%)	73 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	83.8	212^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.1%		82.2	239^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.4%	27	74.0	70.8	66.7	53.8	66.3	92.3	92.3	79.2	71.1	73.4	64.5	72.1	$17,881	$254	$17,627
Kutz Elementary School	Public	K-6	1950 Turk Road RD 3	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3900	455	31	14.5	7.9%	385 (84.6%)	4 (0.9%)	25 (5.5%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	89.4	108^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.9%		88.5	124^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.9%	16	61.0	76.5	72.9	68.2	70.2	94.1	94.1	76.3	82.4	87.7	84.1	83.0	$19,152	$258	$18,894
Warwick Elementary School	Public	K-6	1340 Almshouse Rd	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4050	502	40	12.4	15.7%	383 (76.3%)	5 (1.0%)	36 (7.2%)	51 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	81.5	255^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.3%		76.9	337^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.0%	82	69.7	59.0	58.9	67.9	63.9	89.8	89.8	73.0	64.1	73.1	78.2	72.1	$18,286	$288	$17,998
Linden Elementary School	Public	K-6	480 Linden Ave	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4400	353	29	11.9	10.2%	298 (84.4%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.4%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	88.3	128^th of 1526 public elementary schools	91.6%		90.2	93^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.9%	35	65.1	69.1	66.1	65.5	66.3	92.9	92.9	76.7	86.1	81.4	87.7	83.2	$18,902	$338	$18,564
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	K-6	Box 158 2414 Durham Road	Buckingham	18912	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4200	448	29	15.2	11.4%	380 (84.8%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (6.9%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.7%)	87.4	146^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.4%		84.6	202^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	86.8%	56	76.7	70.4	61.6	54.9	65.1	92.6	92.6	85.0	79.6	79.2	77.5	80.2	$18,412	$257	$18,156
Doyle Elementary School	Public	K-6	260 N West St	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 893-4300	400	30	13.1	16.3%	343 (85.8%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.3%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	89.5	103^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	93.3%		88.5	127^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.7%	24	85.5	79.5	55.2	61.0	70.6	98.6	98.6	83.7	87.8	69.0	86.5	82.1	$19,039	$373	$18,666
Barclay Elementary School	Public	K-6	2015 Palomino Dr	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 893-4100	685	57	11.9	29.9%	400 (58.4%)	17 (2.5%)	176 (25.7%)	65 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	69.8	501^st of 1526 public elementary schools	67.2%		66.5	562^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	63.4%	61	47.6	66.4	48.0	45.4	52.2	90.0	90.0	67.6	72.5	53.4	63.2	64.4	$17,750	$896	$16,854
Titus Elementary School	Public	K-6	2333 Lower Barness Road	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 893-4500	600	39	15.3	14.8%	400 (66.7%)	7 (1.2%)	45 (7.5%)	96 (16.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.3%)	79.8	289^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.1%		81.3	259^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.1%	30	60.0	75.3	57.4	43.2	58.5	92.9	92.9	77.2	78.8	62.1	74.5	72.7	$17,414	$340	$17,074
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	638 Bellflower Boulevard	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3600	735	49	15.0	8.3%	437 (59.5%)	17 (2.3%)	24 (3.3%)	229 (31.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	88.6	117^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.3%		86.9	161^st of 1534 public elementary schools	89.5%	44	69.8	71.0	74.6	59.3	68.5	93.4	93.4	84.4	71.7	84.7	84.8	81.5	$17,905	$252	$17,652

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