Chester-upland Sd School District
School District · Chester, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#370 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,768
+$3,628 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,116 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
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 5.7/10, Chester-upland Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Main Street Sch, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Chester-upland Sd students show an average math proficiency of 7.8% and ELA proficiency of 21.0%.
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 5.7/10. 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?
Main Street Sch is the highest-rated school in Chester-upland Sd with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Chester-upland Sd?
Across schools in Chester-upland Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 7.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.0%. 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 5.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 7.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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