The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)24%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)19%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
93%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School?
442 students attend The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School?
The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School offer ?
The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School part of?
The Village At Chester Upland Elementary School is part of Chester-Upland School District.
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