Below Average
#2142 of 2,846 schools in PA
Marcus Hook EL Sch
Elementary School · Chichester Sd · Marcus Hook, PA
A Chichester Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
711 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061
- Math 29% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcus Hook EL Sch score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marcus Hook EL Sch 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marcus Hook), 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Boothwyn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Center for Self DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 40 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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
Marcus Hook EL Sch is listed in Chichester SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcus Hook EL Sch
Marcus Hook EL Sch is a public elementary school in Marcus Hook, PA, part of Chichester Sd, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,142 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcus Hook EL Sch
What grades does Marcus Hook EL Sch serve?
Marcus Hook EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Marcus Hook EL Sch?
Marcus Hook EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Hook EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Hook EL Sch is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcus Hook EL Sch rank in PA?
Marcus Hook EL Sch ranks #2,142 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marcus Hook EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcus Hook EL 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 Marcus Hook EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcus Hook EL Sch has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marcus Hook EL Sch a charter school?
No, Marcus Hook EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcus Hook EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Marcus Hook EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcus Hook EL Sch?
85.0% of students at Marcus Hook EL 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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