Toby Farms Intermediate School

201 Bridgewater Road
Chester Twp, PA 19045

Rating

Bottom 50%

Toby Farms Intermediate School serves 326 students in grades 4-8.

Toby Farms Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Toby Farms Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Toby Farms Intermediate School's student population of 326 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Total Students

326 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Toby Farms Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Toby Farms Intermediate School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2479 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

38%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

55%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

13%

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Black

87%

15%

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White

63%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.23

0.56

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Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

49%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Chester-Upland School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toby Farms Intermediate School's ranking?

Toby Farms Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Toby Farms Intermediate School?

326 students attend Toby Farms Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Toby Farms Intermediate School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Toby Farms Intermediate School?

Toby Farms Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Toby Farms Intermediate School offer ?

Toby Farms Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8

What school district is Toby Farms Intermediate School part of?

Toby Farms Intermediate School is part of Chester-Upland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education