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#1868 of 2,846 schools in PA
Stem at Showalter
High School · Chester-upland Sd · Chester, PA
A Chester-upland Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA 19013
- Math 7% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs PA 57% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stem at Showalter 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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 Stem at Showalter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,056 | Compare → |
| Chichester ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 987 | 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.
Chester-upland Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Stem at Showalter is listed in Chester-Upland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem at Showalter
Stem at Showalter is a public high school in Chester, PA, part of Chester-upland Sd, serving approximately 436 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,868 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem at Showalter
What grades does Stem at Showalter serve?
Stem at Showalter serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Stem at Showalter?
Stem at Showalter has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem at Showalter?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem at Showalter is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem at Showalter rank in PA?
Stem at Showalter ranks #1,868 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Stem at Showalter's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem at Showalter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Stem at Showalter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem at Showalter has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Stem at Showalter a charter school?
No, Stem at Showalter is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem at Showalter a Title I school?
No, Stem at Showalter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem at Showalter?
100.0% of students at Stem at Showalter 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.3%
- Phone
- (610) 447-3401
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- 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 19013; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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