Top Rankings
Bristol Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,117 students in Bristol Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bristol Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,117 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bristol Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#438 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
25%
15%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
51%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,765 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,156 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,765
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,156
$23,119
Best Bristol Borough School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Snyder-john Girotti Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Beaver St
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Bristol High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Wilson Avenue
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Bristol Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Wilson Ave
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-1000
Grades: 7-8
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol Borough School District?
Bristol Borough School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,117 students.
What is the rank of Bristol Borough School District?
Bristol Borough School District is ranked #457 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol Borough School District?
51% of Bristol Borough School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol Borough School District?
Bristol Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bristol Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,156 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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