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Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
School · Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs · Chester, PA
A charter school in Chester, PA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Highland Avenue, Chester, PA 19013
- Math 11% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,416
Median home value
$85,200
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs is listed in Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs is a public school in Chester, PA, part of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs, serving approximately 684 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,555 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
What grades does Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs serve?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs rank in PA?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs ranks #1,555 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs?
99.9% of students at Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (610) 859-3010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 19013)
- 34,697
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19013; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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