Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Main Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Street School's student population of 340 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Main Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2513 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Street School's ranking?
Main Street School is ranked #2513 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Main Street School often compared to?
Main Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Upland School Of Arts, Stetser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Main Street School?
340 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Main Street School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Main Street School offer ?
Main Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street School part of?
Main Street School is part of Chester-Upland School District.
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