Robert K Shafer Middle School

Bensalem sits just northeast of Philadelphia along the Delaware River, a working-class suburb where families tend to put down roots and stay. Shafer Middle School reflects that community — it's a neighborhood school serving a diverse, hardworking student body, though academic performance sits below the state midpoint across English, math, and science. Families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their kids' education may find Shafer a comfortable fit, especially if they're drawn to the area's affordability and easy access to both Philadelphia and the broader Bucks County corridor.