Universal Alcorn Charter School vs. Arthur Chester A School
Should I attend Universal Alcorn Charter School or Arthur Chester A School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Arthur Chester A School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Universal Alcorn Charter 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 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arthur Chester A School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
524 students
276 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2206 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#849 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
40
Grade 1 Students
49
40
Grade 2 Students
48
37
Grade 3 Students
52
37
Grade 4 Students
58
37
Grade 5 Students
62
24
Grade 6 Students
62
24
Grade 7 Students
61
22
Grade 8 Students
64
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
89%
44%
% White
2%
40%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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7%
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