Serving 359 students in grades 4-8, Toby Farms Intermediate 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toby Farms Intermediate School's student population of 359 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings
Toby Farms Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toby Farms Intermediate School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2678 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
85%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
1%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #2678 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Toby Farms Intermediate School?
359 students attend Toby Farms Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Toby Farms Intermediate School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toby Farms Intermediate School?
Toby Farms Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Toby Farms Intermediate School offer ?
Toby Farms Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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