Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, serving 3,993 students. Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
- Public schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 63% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
- The top ranked public schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District are Unionville High School, Hillendale Elementary School and Pocopson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Unionville-Chadds Ford School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ucfsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (610) 347-0970 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 2,983 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,993 Students | 1,706,797 Students |
| # of Teachers | 306 Teachers | 117,667 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 704 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (PA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #6 out of 710 school districts (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 63% |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.53 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 2,614 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 518 Students | 67,005 Students |
| % Asian Students | 13% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 164 Students | 194,853 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 28 Students | 248,002 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 15% |
| # of White Students | 3,168 Students | 1,125,750 Students |
| % White Students | 79% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 1,445 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 105 Students | 67,004 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 7,804 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 186 | 120,056 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 255 | 125,788 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 256 | 125,923 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 298 | 129,062 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 320 | 133,149 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 313 | 133,868 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 320 | 132,729 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 324 | 132,160 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 353 | 133,501 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 336 | 139,320 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 315 | 133,838 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 363 | 130,426 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 354 | 129,173 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $21,021 is higher than the state median of $15,823. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $19,984 is higher than the state median of $15,149. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (PA) |
| Total Revenue | $84 MM | $23 MM |
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| Spending | $80 MM | $22 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,021 | $15,823 |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,984 | $15,149 |
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Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Unionville High School Math: 90% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 1%750 Unionville Road10
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Grades: 9-12 | 1,368 student
- Hillendale Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1%1850 Hillendale Road10
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
Grades: K-5 | 322 students
- Pocopson Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5%1105 Pocopson Road10
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Grades: K-5 | 583 students
- Chadds Ford Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5%3 Baltimore Pike10
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Grades: K-5 | 345 students
- Charles F Patton Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 10%760 Unionville Road10
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Grades: 6-8 | 997 students
- Unionville Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20%1775 W Doe Run Road10
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Grades: K-5 | 378 students
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