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#2817 of 2,846 schools in PA
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Edgmont Scholars Academy
Elementary School · Chester-upland Sd · Chester, PA
A Chester-upland Sd elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 Edgmont Ave, Chester, PA 19013
- Math 1% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Edgmont Scholars Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgmont Scholars Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Neumann AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Widener University Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Stetser EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Chester Community CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 4,193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chester-upland Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgmont Scholars Academy is listed in Chester-Upland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgmont Scholars Academy
Edgmont Scholars Academy is a public elementary school in Chester, PA, part of Chester-upland Sd, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,817 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgmont Scholars Academy
What grades does Edgmont Scholars Academy serve?
Edgmont Scholars Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Edgmont Scholars Academy?
Edgmont Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgmont Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgmont Scholars Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgmont Scholars Academy rank in PA?
Edgmont Scholars Academy ranks #2,817 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Edgmont Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgmont Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Edgmont Scholars Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgmont Scholars Academy has 1% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Edgmont Scholars Academy a charter school?
No, Edgmont Scholars Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgmont Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Edgmont Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgmont Scholars Academy?
99.0% of students at Edgmont Scholars Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (610) 872-1358
- Area population (ZIP 19013)
- 34,697
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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