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Chester Upland Sch Of Arts vs. Stetser Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Stetser Elementary School
808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chester Upland Sch Of Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Stetser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Upland Sch Of Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stetser Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
425 students
231 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stetser Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stetser Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stetser Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester-Upland School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stetser Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester-Upland School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2713 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2333 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stetser Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stetser Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stetser Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stetser Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stetser Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
85
28
Kindergarten Students
76
39
Grade 1 Students
48
45
Grade 2 Students
57
33
Grade 3 Students
58
24
Grade 4 Students
56
34
Grade 5 Students
45
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stetser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stetser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
86%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stetser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stetser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stetser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester-Upland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stetser Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stetser Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stetser Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester-Upland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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