Chester-upland Sd School District
School District · Chester, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Chester-upland Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chester-upland Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Stem at Showalter
Chester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stetser EL Sch
Chester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Chester Twp · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#468 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,768
+$3,628 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,116 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Chester-upland Sd ranks #468 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Chester-upland Sd's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stem at Showalter (5.5/10), Stetser EL Sch (5.0/10), and Toby Farms Intermediate School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chester-upland Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chester-upland Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stem at Showalter | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Stetser EL Sch | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Toby Farms Intermediate School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Main Street Sch | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Chester HS | 3.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Chester Upland Sch of Arts | 2.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chester-upland Sd
Chester-upland Sd is a Chester, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $21,768 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Chester-upland Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stem at Showalter, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Chester-upland Sd students show an average math proficiency of 15.6% and ELA proficiency of 25.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chester-upland Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chester-upland Sd with test data.
Schools in Chester-upland Sd
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Chester
- Total Enrollment
- 3,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 228
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chester-upland Sd?
Chester-upland Sd has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chester-upland Sd?
The average composite rating for Chester-upland Sd is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chester-upland Sd?
Chester-upland Sd spends $21,768 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chester-upland Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chester-upland Sd is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chester-upland Sd?
Stem at Showalter is the highest-rated school in Chester-upland Sd with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Chester-upland Sd?
Across schools in Chester-upland Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chester-upland Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Chester-upland Sd has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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