Benchmark School

2107 North Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063-0190
Tel: (610)565-3741
Grades: 1 - 8 | 159 students
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Benchmark School's mission is to provide students who enter the school as bright, struggling readers and writers with the tools and strategies they need to become lifelong learners, thinkers, and problemsolvers. Benchmark believes each students is a unique individual whose potential has not been realized. We believe that every child is entitled to a learning environment where there is respect for uniqueness and instruction is designed to build on students' strengths, help address their weaknesses, and develop their potential. Thus the development of self-efficacy, confidence, social skills and motivation for learning are emphasized along with a focus on academic skills. The result of all these considerations is that instruction at Benchmark is provided in an environment that is structured and supportive while being intellectually stimulating. Benchmark School in Media, PA is not connected in any way to other schools that may use the name "Benchmark School."

School Overview:
Benchmark School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported dyslexia, language based, learning differences,ADHD, ADD, etc.
Year Founded 1970
Student Body
Total Students 159 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 85%
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki pants or skirt and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $28,000
Tuition Notes $300 Lower School Activities Fee $550 Middle School Activites Fee
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,250
Admissions Director Adam Lemisch
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Golf
Soccer

School Notes:

  • Benchmark School's mission is to provide students who enter the school as bright, struggling readers and writers with the tools and strategies they need to become lifelong learners, thinkers, and problemsolvers. Benchmark believes each students is a unique individual whose potential has not been realized. We believe that every child is entitled to a learning environment where there is respect for uniqueness and instruction is designed to build on students' strengths, help address their weaknesses, and develop their potential. Thus the development of self-efficacy, confidence, social skills and motivation for learning are emphasized along with a focus on academic skills. The result of all these considerations is that instruction at Benchmark is provided in an environment that is structured and supportive while being intellectually stimulating.

    • Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Benchmark School
Gr. 1-8 | 0 mi. away
St Mary Magdalen School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
Rose Tree Day School
Gr. K | 0.8 mi. away
The Walden School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr. K | 1.6 mi. away
Media-Providence Friends School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.8 mi. away

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