Below Average
#2140 of 2,846 schools in PA
Main Street Sch
Elementary School · Chester-upland Sd · Upland, PA
A Chester-upland Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
704 Main St, Upland, PA 19015
- Math 20% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Main Street Sch score 26% 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 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Main Street Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Upland), 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
$84,783
Median home value
$232,800
Median rent
$1,170/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Upland Sch of ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Faith Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Parkside EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Chester-upland Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Main Street Sch is listed in Chester-Upland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Main Street Sch
Main Street Sch is a public elementary school in Upland, PA, part of Chester-upland Sd, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,140 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Main Street Sch
What grades does Main Street Sch serve?
Main Street Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Main Street Sch?
Main Street Sch has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Street Sch rank in PA?
Main Street Sch ranks #2,140 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Main Street Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street Sch 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 Main Street Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Street Sch has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Main Street Sch a charter school?
No, Main Street Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Street Sch a Title I school?
No, Main Street Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Street Sch?
99.7% of students at Main Street Sch 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (610) 447-3685
- Area population (ZIP 19015)
- 16,590
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 19015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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