Chester Community Charter School

Chester Community Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Chester Community Charter School District, which is ranked 606 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with proficiency rates in core subjects like math, science, and English Language Arts (ELA) well below the state averages.

Despite the school's poor academic performance, it spends a relatively high amount per student ($20,860) compared to the state average. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 18.2 may be a contributing factor to its low academic achievement, as smaller class sizes are often associated with better student outcomes. Additionally, the school's 1.6% dropout rate is concerning, as high dropout rates can have long-term negative impacts on student success and community outcomes.

Overall, the data suggests that significant improvements are needed at Chester Community Charter School to provide students with a high-quality education. The school's low rankings, poor test scores, and high spending per student raise questions about the effectiveness of the school's educational model and resource allocation.