Toby Farms Intermediate School

Summary:

Toby Farms Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Chester, Pennsylvania, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 299. The school is part of the Chester-Upland School District, which is ranked 585 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Toby Farms Intermediate School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is over 85% African American and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Despite the higher per-student spending at Toby Farms Intermediate School, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve the school's performance.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Garnet Valley Middle School, Paxon Hollow Middle School, and Strath Haven Middle School demonstrate significantly higher academic proficiency rates and overall performance, underscoring the stark contrast in educational opportunities available to students in the region. Addressing the persistent low performance and racial and socioeconomic disparities at Toby Farms Intermediate School will require a comprehensive approach involving the school district, community stakeholders, and policymakers to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 4-8

201 Bridgewater Road
Chester, PA 19045

(610) 447-3815

District: Chester-Upland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
861^st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,712

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.3%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Toby Farms Intermediate School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Toby Farms Intermediate School ranks worse than 96.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.62. (See more...)

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 (85.3%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Toby Farms Intermediate School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Toby Farms Intermediate School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Toby Farms Intermediate School is $24,712.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Toby Farms Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Toby Farms Intermediate School 861^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Toby Farms Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Chester-Upland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester-Upland School District 585^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Toby Farms Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	3.86	1418^th	1474	3.8%
2016	4.45	1476^th	1554	5.0%

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

Rank History for Toby Farms Intermediate School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Toby Farms Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	4.58	815^th	835	2.4%
2016	4.87	830^th	870	4.6%
2017	4.26	858^th	877	2.2%
2018	4.00	850^th	861	1.3%
2019	3.13	887^th	891	0.4%
2021	5.41	783^rd	797	1.8%
2022	6.77	848^th	883	4.0%
2023	6.62	861^st	893	3.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Toby Farms Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.49	841^st	874	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Toby Farms Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.99	519^th	660	21.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Toby Farms Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.97	370^th	421	12.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Toby Farms Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.08	351^st	362	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 Toby Farms Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	14	511	43	0	0	568
2015	12	414	37	0	0	463
2016	6	437	34	0	10	487
2017	6	389	29	0	7	431
2018	7	405	35	1	8	456
2019	5	367	28	0	7	407
2020	7	333	28	0	4	372
2021	3	283	37	0	3	326
2022	2	285	39	0	4	330
2023	3	255	37	0	4	299

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 Toby Farms Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	568	16.6	34.2	84
2015	463	33.0	14.0	80.3
2016	487	38.0	12.8	100
2017	431	37.6	11.4	86.5
2018	456	37.0	12.3	94.7
2019	407	40.0	10.1	99
2020	372	37.0	10.0	90.3
2021	326	31.0	10.5	99.1
2022	330	25.0	13.2	99.1
2023	299	27.0	11.0	100

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 Toby Farms Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	568	16.6	34.2	84
2015	463	33.0	14.0	80.3
2016	487	38.0	12.8	100
2017	431	37.6	11.4	86.5
2018	456	37.0	12.3	94.7
2019	407	40.0	10.1	99
2020	372	37.0	10.0	90.3
2021	326	31.0	10.5	99.1
2022	330	25.0	13.2	99.1
2023	299	27.0	11.0	100

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 Toby Farms Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,013 (7.0%)	$13,408 (93.0%)	$14,421
2020	$1,275 (9.1%)	$12,715 (90.9%)	$13,990
2021	$1,588 (12.0%)	$11,643 (88.0%)	$13,230
2022	$2,680 (10.8%)	$22,031 (89.2%)	$24,712

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Toby Farms Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 887^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 861^st of 893 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	0	1.2	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	8.7	21.6	12.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	0	1.4	1.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	11.9	16.9	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	0	1.2	1.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	8.9	16	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	6.8	14.5	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	0	1.2	1.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	8.9	16	7.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Toby Farms Intermediate School)	9.3	17.7	8.4%
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	407	299	26.5%
African American	367	255	30.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	28	37	32.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	3	40%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	100%	1%

Schools Near Toby Farms Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	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
Toby Farms Intermediate School	Public	4-8	201 Bridgewater Road	Chester	19045	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3815	299	27	11.0	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	255 (85.3%)	37 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	6.6	861^st of 893 public middle schools	3.6%		6.8	848^th of 883 public middle schools	4.0%	13		1.2	1.4	1.2	1.2	16.0	16.0		21.6	16.9	14.5	17.7	$24,712	$2,680	$22,031
Northley Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 Concord Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 497-6300	758	52	14.5	38.9%	601 (79.3%)	61 (8.0%)	36 (4.7%)	23 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.7%)	66.3	289^th of 893 public middle schools	67.6%		61.3	337^th of 883 public middle schools	61.8%	48		32.4	37.5	18.3	29.7	58.8	58.8		65.9	78.8	59.4	68.4	$16,304	$597	$15,707
Strath Haven Middle School	Public	6-8	200 S Providence Rd	Wallingford	19086	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 892-3470	909	71	12.7	16.0%	672 (73.9%)	65 (7.2%)	38 (4.2%)	80 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.9%)	91.8	47^th of 893 public middle schools	94.7%		85.1	97^th of 883 public middle schools	89.0%	50		63.3	60.7	51.4	58.5	75.8	75.8		78.7	80.6	71.0	76.8	$21,903	$15	$21,888
Chichester Middle School	Public	5-8	925 Meetinghouse Rd	Boothwyn	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 485-6881	952	70	13.6	99.9%	428 (45.0%)	294 (30.9%)	98 (10.3%)	24 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (11.3%)	39.3	559^th of 893 public middle schools	37.4%		42.7	535^th of 883 public middle schools	39.4%	24	19.9	16.4	10.6	14.6	15.4	50.5	50.5	35.2	48.1	51.8	52.6	47.1	$20,333	$1,028	$19,305
Ridley Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Free St.	Ridley Park	19078	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 534-1900	1,286	93	13.7	55.8%	863 (67.1%)	231 (18.0%)	74 (5.8%)	28 (2.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (6.6%)	48.3	491^st of 893 public middle schools	45.0%		44.2	519^th of 883 public middle schools	41.2%	28		32.2	32.0	18.5	27.5	47.6	47.6		51.0	50.4	48.0	49.9	$20,901	$497	$20,404
Richardson Middle School	Public	6-8	20 W Woodland Ave	Springfield	19064	Delaware County	Springfield School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 938-6300	1,072	71	15.0	24.3%	818 (76.3%)	80 (7.5%)	38 (3.5%)	97 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.5%)	92.7	39^th of 893 public middle schools	95.6%		92.4	42^nd of 883 public middle schools	95.2%	3		72.1	62.8	40.3	59.0	78.1	78.1		85.5	81.3	74.0	80.4	$16,341	$362	$15,978
Springton Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1900 N Providence Rd	Media	19063	Delaware County	Rose Tree Media School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 627-6501	977	74	13.2	15.1%	757 (77.5%)	51 (5.2%)	23 (2.4%)	59 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (8.9%)	95.4	27^th of 893 public middle schools	97.0%		94.7	25^th of 883 public middle schools	97.2%	2		65.2	55.9	57.1	59.6	87.2	87.2		86.6	86.0	84.3	85.7	$21,628	$621	$21,006
Garnet Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Smithbridge Rd	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-5100	1,067	95	11.2	10.9%	724 (67.9%)	29 (2.7%)	35 (3.3%)	238 (22.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (3.4%)	93.9	32^nd of 893 public middle schools	96.4%		86.5	88^th of 883 public middle schools	90.0%	56		64.5	59.3	50.6	58.2	81.7	81.7		82.5	83.5	77.9	81.4	$21,055	$142	$20,913
Paxon Hollow Middle School	Public	6-8	815 Paxon Hollow Rd	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Marple Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 359-4320	853	68	12.4	25.4%	680 (79.7%)	20 (2.3%)	24 (2.8%)	103 (12.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	89.8	65^th of 893 public middle schools	92.7%		88.8	68^th of 883 public middle schools	92.3%	3		60.8	56.1	43.8	54.2	82.2	82.2		69.6	74.7	77.7	73.9	$18,751	$550	$18,201
Penn Wood Middle School	Public	7-8	121 Summit St	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 586-1804	683	53	12.8	100.0%	24 (3.5%)	589 (86.2%)	35 (5.1%)	9 (1.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	13.9	743^rd of 893 public middle schools	16.8%		13	748^th of 883 public middle schools	15.3%	5			10.5	4.8	7.7	22.6	22.6			33.1	22.3	27.6	$18,766	$834	$17,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Toby Farms Intermediate School

Is Toby Farms Intermediate School a good school?

Toby Farms Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

What district is Toby Farms Intermediate School in?

Chester-Upland School District

What is the racial makeup of Toby Farms Intermediate School?

Students at Toby Farms Intermediate School are 85% African American, 12% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

How many students attend Toby Farms Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Toby Farms Intermediate School.

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