Is STEM at Showalter a good school?

STEM at Showalter ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend STEM at Showalter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended STEM at Showalter.

What is the racial makeup of STEM at Showalter?

Students at STEM at Showalter are 87% African American, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

STEM at Showalter

Summary:

STEM at Showalter is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Chester, Pennsylvania, part of the Chester-Upland School District, which is ranked 576 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 484 students, STEM at Showalter has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past several years, also earning a 0-star rating.

STEM at Showalter significantly underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 9.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 25% proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 65.8%, respectively. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is also very low, with only 1.5% proficient or better in Algebra I, 2.9% in Biology, and 17.8% in Literature. While the school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% is on par with the state average, its dropout rate of 1.6% is higher. STEM at Showalter serves a high-poverty student population, with 95.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Penncrest High School and Springfield High School, STEM at Showalter's academic performance is significantly lower, with much higher proficiency rates on standardized tests. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities, ranking 267 out of 284 Pennsylvania high schools for African American students and 489 out of 513 for students with disabilities. STEM at Showalter's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, suggesting the school is not making significant progress in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013

(610) 447-3401

District: Chester-Upland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
674^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,130

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.0%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details STEM at Showalter ranks worse than 73.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.38. (See more...)

Compare Details STEM at Showalter ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at STEM at Showalter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at STEM at Showalter is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare STEM at Showalter employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at STEM at Showalter is $21,130.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEM at Showalter:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM at Showalter 657^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See STEM at Showalter in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks STEM at Showalter 674^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See STEM at Showalter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chester-Upland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester-Upland School District 576^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for STEM at Showalter

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Rank History for all middle school students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	10.41	727^th	835	12.9%
2016	16.09	704^th	870	19.1%
2017	19.56	686^th	877	21.8%
2018	19.05	677^th	861	21.4%
2019	13.16	745^th	891	16.4%
2021	10.98	710^th	797	10.9%
2022	15.76	720^th	883	18.5%
2023	22.32	671^st	893	24.9%
2024	24.38	657^th	891	26.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.25	630^th	874	27.9%
2024	44.56	498^th	877	43.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.69	647^th	860	24.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.38	177^th	421	58.0%
2024	55.07	147^th	408	64.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for STEM at Showalter

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Rank History for all high school students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	1.09	664^th	680	2.4%
2016	2.34	630^th	677	6.9%
2017	1.03	647^th	663	2.4%
2018	5.90	612^th	673	9.1%
2019	3.12	646^th	693	6.8%
2021	4.69	515^th	537	4.1%
2023	3.49	661^st	674	1.9%
2024	2.24	674^th	686	1.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.58	637^th	652	2.3%
2024	3.22	653^rd	664	1.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.94	659^th	665	0.9%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.10	495^th	502	1.4%
2024	14.32	489^th	513	4.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.86	643^rd	662	2.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at STEM at Showalter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.27	239^th	260	8.1%
2024	10.99	267^th	284	6.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for STEM at Showalter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	5	622	0	34	1	662
2015	9	685	0	38	0	732
2016	5	478	0	40	7	530
2017	3	450	0	39	13	505
2018	2	411	1	39	13	466
2019	3	373	2	45	12	435
2020	3	372	3	38	16	432
2021	3	399	2	37	9	450
2022	5	358	1	43	7	414
2023	4	421	4	48	7	484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at STEM at Showalter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	662	2.0	331.0	70.7
2015	732	33.0	22.1	76
2016	530	30.0	17.6	100
2017	505	32.0	15.7	85.5
2018	466	38.0	12.2	94.4
2019	435	35.0	12.4	98.9
2020	432	31.0	13.9	94.2
2021	450	34.0	13.2	98.4
2022	414	35.0	11.8	96.9
2023	484	40.0	12.1	95.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio STEM at Showalter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	662	2.0	331.0	70.7
2015	732	33.0	22.1	76
2016	530	30.0	17.6	100
2017	505	32.0	15.7	85.5
2018	466	38.0	12.2	94.4
2019	435	35.0	12.4	98.9
2020	432	31.0	13.9	94.2
2021	450	34.0	13.2	98.4
2022	414	35.0	11.8	96.9
2023	484	40.0	12.1	95.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for STEM at Showalter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,714 (18.3%)	$12,117 (81.7%)	$14,831
2020	$1,992 (14.1%)	$12,088 (85.8%)	$14,081
2021	$1,161 (12.0%)	$8,513 (88.0%)	$9,674
2022	$2,292 (10.8%)	$18,838 (89.2%)	$21,130

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on STEM at Showalter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 745^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 671^st of 893 Middle schools	8.5%
Ranks 646^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 661^st of 674 High schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (STEM at Showalter)	14.3	16.7	2.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (STEM at Showalter)	42.8	61.1	18.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (STEM at Showalter)	2.7	5.4	2.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (STEM at Showalter)	21.6	22.3	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (STEM at Showalter)	27	29.4	2.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (STEM at Showalter)	15.6	0	15.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (STEM at Showalter)	11.9	3.8	8.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (STEM at Showalter)	30.1	23.3	6.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (STEM at Showalter)	7.7	9.1	1.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (STEM at Showalter)	21.6	22.3	0.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (STEM at Showalter)	33.8	40.3	6.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	435	484	11.3%
African American	373	421	12.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	45	48	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	95.9%	3%

Schools Near STEM at Showalter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)		PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
STEM at Showalter	Public	7-12	1100 West 10th Street	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3401	484	40	12.1	95.9%	4 (0.8%)	421 (87.0%)	48 (9.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	2.2	674^th of 686 public high schools	1.7%		3.5	661^st of 674 public high schools	1.9%	13	1.5	2.9	17.8	9.6	9.6	25.0	25.0	42.9	42.9	$21,130	$2,292	$18,838
Chester High School	Public	9-12	232 West 9th St	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3700	919	56	16.4	92.4%	18 (2.0%)	744 (81.0%)	132 (14.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.6%)	1.5	685^th of 686 public high schools	0.1%		2.2	673^rd of 674 public high schools	0.1%	12	0.0	0.0	5.0							$23,018	$2,497	$20,521
Sun Valley High School	Public	9-12	2881 Pancoast Ave	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 497-6300	1,070	76	14.1	34.3%	862 (80.6%)	107 (10.0%)	41 (3.8%)	23 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.5%)	54.7	346^th of 686 public high schools	49.6%		65.9	248^th of 674 public high schools	63.2%	98	39.3	47.1	66.7							$16,351	$599	$15,752
Strath Haven High School	Public	9-12	205 S Providence Rd	Wallingford	19086	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 892-3470	1,159	82	14.1	16.8%	819 (70.7%)	101 (8.7%)	59 (5.1%)	105 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (6.5%)	92.5	34^th of 686 public high schools	95.0%		91.5	30^th of 674 public high schools	95.5%	4	69.8	74.8	90.0							$19,317	$15	$19,302
Chichester Senior High School	Public	9-12	3333 Chichester Ave	Boothwyn	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 485-6881	996	66	15.0	89.9%	495 (49.7%)	299 (30.0%)	92 (9.2%)	28 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (8.2%)	32	502^nd of 686 public high schools	26.8%		51.5	368^th of 674 public high schools	45.4%	134	31.4	28.3	56.2							$20,272	$711	$19,561
Ridley High School	Public	9-12	901 Morton Avenue	Folsom	19033	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 237-8034	1,869	129	14.4	48.6%	1,276 (68.3%)	311 (16.6%)	118 (6.3%)	65 (3.5%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (4.9%)	56	333^rd of 686 public high schools	51.5%		63.5	264^th of 674 public high schools	60.8%	69	44.1	49.4	62.2							$20,536	$467	$20,069
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston	Public	9-12	100 Crozerville Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 459-3050	39	19	2.1	51.3%	18 (46.2%)	11 (28.2%)	3 (7.7%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Interboro Senior High School	Public	9-12	16th & Amosland Road	Prospect Park	19076	Delaware County	Interboro School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 237-6410	1,028	83	12.4	54.8%	697 (67.8%)	155 (15.1%)	61 (5.9%)	54 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (5.6%)	46.9	416^th of 686 public high schools	39.4%		51.6	366^th of 674 public high schools	45.7%	50	31.2	43.3	66.3							$18,605	$1,079	$17,526
Penncrest High School	Public	9-12	134 Barren Rd	Media	19063	Delaware County	Rose Tree Media School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 627-6201	1,212	97	12.5	20.9%	955 (78.8%)	55 (4.5%)	37 (3.1%)	88 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (6.3%)	91.1	42^nd of 686 public high schools	93.9%		91	35^th of 674 public high schools	94.8%	7	65.0	79.3	84.9							$23,675	$649	$23,026
Springfield High School	Public	9-12	200 S Rolling Road	Springfield	19064	Delaware County	Springfield School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 938-6100	1,375	82	16.7	21.7%	1,093 (79.5%)	82 (6.0%)	53 (3.9%)	110 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.5%)	93.9	26^th of 686 public high schools	96.2%		88.1	55^th of 674 public high schools	91.8%	29	75.9	78.1	88.2							$16,709	$371	$16,338

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