Showalter Intermediate (Closed 2014)

Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Showalter Intermediate by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
16%
73%
(12-13)
21%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
85%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Showalter Intermediate.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Showalter Intermediate?
348 students attend Showalter Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Showalter Intermediate students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Showalter Intermediate offer ?
Showalter Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Showalter Intermediate part of?
Showalter Intermediate is part of Chester-Upland School District.

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