Top Rankings
Chichester SD 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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,049 students in Chichester SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chichester SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,049 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Chichester SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
821 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
27%
14%
# White Students
1,529 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
50%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
223
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
208
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,922 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,792 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,922
$23,665
Spending / Student
$25,792
$23,089
Best Chichester SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boothwyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Cherry Tree Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Chichester Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #44.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Chichester MiddleSchool
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: 5-8
| 967 students
Rank: #66.
Marcus Hook Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chichester SD School District?
Chichester SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,049 students.
What is the rank of Chichester SD School District?
Chichester SD School District is ranked #487 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 SD School District?
50% of Chichester SD School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chichester SD School District?
Chichester SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chichester SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,792 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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