Toby Farms School serves 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)38%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Toby Farms School?
527 students attend Toby Farms School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Toby Farms School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toby Farms School?
Toby Farms School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Toby Farms School offer ?
Toby Farms School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Toby Farms School part of?
Toby Farms School is part of Chester-Upland School District.
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