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#1644 of 2,846 schools in PA
Stetson MS
Middle School · West Chester Area Sd · West Chester, PA
A West Chester Area Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1060 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
- Math 38% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stetson MS score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stetson MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$126,159
Median home value
$542,400
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19382; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westtown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| J R Fugett MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 892 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Leadership CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 3,173 | Compare → |
| Laurel Springs SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 4,325 | 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.
West Chester Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $18,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stetson MS is listed in West Chester Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stetson MS
Stetson MS is a public middle school in West Chester, PA, part of West Chester Area Sd, serving approximately 798 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stetson MS
What grades does Stetson MS serve?
Stetson MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stetson MS?
Stetson MS has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stetson MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Stetson MS is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stetson MS rank in PA?
Stetson MS ranks #1,644 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Stetson MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Stetson MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Stetson MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stetson MS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stetson MS a charter school?
No, Stetson MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stetson MS a Title I school?
No, Stetson MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stetson MS?
16.9% of students at Stetson 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (484) 266-2700
- Area population (ZIP 19382)
- 53,035
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 19382; 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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