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#2669 of 2,846 schools in PA
Scott MS
Middle School · Coatesville Area Sd · Coatesville, PA
A Coatesville Area Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.
800 Olive Street, Coatesville, PA 19320
- Math 22% vs PA 39% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott MS score 31% 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scott 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coatesville), 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
$88,852
Median home value
$302,700
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Coatesville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott MS is listed in Coatesville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott MS
Scott MS is a public middle school in Coatesville, PA, part of Coatesville Area Sd, serving approximately 346 students in grades 6th-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,669 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott MS
What grades does Scott MS serve?
Scott MS serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Scott MS?
Scott MS has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott MS is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott MS rank in PA?
Scott MS ranks #2,669 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Scott MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Scott MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott MS has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scott MS a charter school?
No, Scott MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott MS a Title I school?
No, Scott MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott MS?
100.0% of students at Scott 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (610) 383-6946
- Area population (ZIP 19320)
- 55,671
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 19320; 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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