Below Average
#2143 of 2,846 schools in PA
Chichester MS
Middle School · Chichester Sd · Boothwyn, PA
A Chichester Sd middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
925 Meetinghouse Rd, Boothwyn, PA 19061
- Math 19% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chichester MS score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chichester MS 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,249
Median home value
$229,700
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Talley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 880 | Compare → |
| Northley MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Concord Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chichester Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chichester MS is listed in Chichester SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chichester MS
Chichester MS is a public middle school in Boothwyn, PA, part of Chichester Sd, serving approximately 896 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,143 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chichester MS
What grades does Chichester MS serve?
Chichester MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Chichester MS?
Chichester MS has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chichester MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Chichester MS is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chichester MS rank in PA?
Chichester MS ranks #2,143 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chichester MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Chichester MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Chichester MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chichester MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chichester MS a charter school?
No, Chichester MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chichester MS a Title I school?
No, Chichester MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chichester MS?
65.7% of students at Chichester MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 896
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (610) 485-6881
- Area population (ZIP 19061)
- 20,135
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 19061; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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