Top Rankings
Chichester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,899 students in Chichester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chichester School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,899 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chichester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#460 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.3%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
45%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,315 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,127 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,315
$23,724
Spending / Student
$27,127
$23,146
Best Chichester School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cherry Tree Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Chichester Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Boothwyn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Chichester Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: 5-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Marcus Hook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chichester School District?
Chichester School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,899 students.
What is the rank of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District is ranked #466 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chichester School District?
45% of Chichester School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Chichester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,127 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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