Chester Upland Sch Of Arts

501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
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Bottom 50%
Serving 424 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 36%). 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Chester Upland Sch Of Arts's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Chester Upland Sch Of Arts 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 Chester Upland Sch Of Arts is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2690 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
88%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Upland Sch Of Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester Upland Sch Of Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester Upland Sch Of Arts's ranking?
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts is ranked #2690 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chester Upland Sch Of Arts often compared to?
Chester Upland Sch Of Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chester Upland Sch Of Arts?
424 students attend Chester Upland Sch Of Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts?
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Upland Sch Of Arts offer ?
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chester Upland Sch Of Arts part of?
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts is part of Chester-Upland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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