Below Average
#2141 of 2,846 schools in PA
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Middle School · Chester-Upland SD
201 Bridgewater Road, Chester Twp, PA 19045
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
4th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,141 of 2,846
In district
#4 of 7
Chester-Upland SD
Academic growth
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Toby Farms Intermediate School
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About Toby Farms Intermediate School
Toby Farms Intermediate School is a public middle school in Chester Twp, PA, part of Chester-Upland SD. Toby Farms Intermediate School serves approximately 315 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Toby Farms Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,141 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Toby Farms Intermediate School show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- PA avg 5.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Toby Farms Intermediate School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Toby Farms Intermediate School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
70% of students at Toby Farms Intermediate School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Toby Farms Intermediate School — Students at Toby Farms Intermediate School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.
How Toby Farms Intermediate School Compares
See how Toby Farms Intermediate School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
201 Bridgewater Road, Chester Twp, PA 19045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Toby Farms Intermediate School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Nether Providence El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Wallingford), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sun Valley HS (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Aston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DREXEL NEUMANN ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Chester), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chester Twp, see our Chester Twp schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Sch Upland | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Coebourn El Sch Brookhaven | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Parkside El Sch Parkside | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| STEM at Showalter Chester | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chester | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Northley MS Aston | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS Chester | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chester | 1.3 mi | — |
| CENTER FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT Chester | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts Chester | 1.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Sun Valley HS Aston | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Chester HS Chester | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester | 1.5 mi | 2.4 |
| HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Aston | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Nether Providence El Sch Wallingford | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| DREXEL NEUMANN ACADEMY Chester | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| MEDIA CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Aston | 1.7 mi | — |
| WIDENER UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Chester | 1.7 mi | — |
| Stetser El Sch Chester | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| MOTHER OF PROVIDENCE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wallingford | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Area MS Bloomsburg, PA | 4.9 |
| Charleroi Area MS Charleroi, PA | 4.9 |
| Schuylkill Haven MS Schuylkill Haven, PA | 4.9 |
| Southmoreland MS Scottdale, PA | 4.9 |
| Sto-Rox Upper El Sch Mckees Rocks, PA | 4.9 |
| McConnellsburg MS Mcconnellsburg, PA | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Toby Farms Intermediate School
What grades does Toby Farms Intermediate School serve?
Toby Farms Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Toby Farms Intermediate School?
Toby Farms Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toby Farms Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toby Farms Intermediate School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toby Farms Intermediate School rank in PA?
Toby Farms Intermediate School ranks #2,141 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Toby Farms Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Toby Farms Intermediate School 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 Toby Farms Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toby Farms Intermediate School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Toby Farms Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Toby Farms Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toby Farms Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Toby Farms Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toby Farms Intermediate School?
99.7% of students at Toby Farms Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.5%
- Phone
- (610) 447-3815
Resources & Links
District
Chester-Upland SD- District Enrollment
- 3,116
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,768
- District Rank
- #4 of 7
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