Edgmont Scholars Academy

Summary:

Edgmont Scholars Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Chester-Upland School District in Chester, PA, with 372 students. Unfortunately, the school significantly underperforms state and district averages, ranking 1446 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgmont Scholars Academy's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 0.9% of students proficient or better in Math and 11.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as ranking 1455 out of 1488 for female students and 1346 out of 1495 for male students. Additionally, the school has relatively high dropout rates compared to state averages, ranging from 0.4% to 1.6% in recent years.

While Edgmont Scholars Academy faces significant challenges, nearby schools in the Chester-Upland School District, such as Chester Upland School of Arts, Main Street School, and Stetser Elementary School, have notably higher proficiency rates, suggesting that the district's struggles may be contributing to Edgmont Scholars Academy's poor performance. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving increased funding, targeted interventions, and community partnerships.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013

(610) 872-1358

District: Chester-Upland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1446^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

White:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgmont Scholars Academy ranks worse than 94.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Chester-Upland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Edgmont Scholars Academy ranks worse than 99.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.11. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Edgmont Scholars Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chester-Upland School District. Racial makeup is: African American (87.9%), Hispanic (7.1%), White (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chester-Upland School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgmont Scholars Academy is 17.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Chester-Upland School District! (See more...)

Compare Edgmont Scholars Academy employs 27 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgmont Scholars Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgmont Scholars Academy 1446^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Edgmont Scholars Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgmont Scholars Academy 890^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Edgmont Scholars Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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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 Edgmont Scholars Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.02	1444^th	1534	5.9%
2024	5.83	1446^th	1526	5.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.66	1317^th	1414	6.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.09	1455^th	1488	2.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.01	1346^th	1495	10.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.99	325^th	437	25.6%
2024	26.66	336^th	437	23.1%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.74	834^th	893	6.6%
2024	4.11	890^th	891	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.79	812^th	874	7.1%
2024	4.78	875^th	877	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.72	853^rd	860	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.04	869^th	870	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Edgmont Scholars Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.59	350^th	421	16.9%
2024	12.86	401^st	408	1.7%

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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 Edgmont Scholars Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	14	343	1	12	0	2	372
2024	15	420	1	34	1	7	478

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 Edgmont Scholars Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	372	24.0	15.5	94.6
2024	478	27.0	17.7	99

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 Edgmont Scholars Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	372	24.0	15.5	94.6
2024	478	27.0	17.7	99

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Edgmont Scholars Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1450 Edgmont Ave	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 872-1358	478	27	17.7	99.0%	15 (3.1%)	420 (87.9%)	34 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	5.8	1446^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.2%		6	1444^th of 1534 public elementary schools	5.9%	2	0.0	2.4	0.0	0.0	3.3	0.0	0.9	57.5	0.0	35.9	15.2	25.0	12.5	6.3	6.5	0.0	11.5
Stetser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	808 E 17th St	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3795	231	21	11.0	100.0%	6 (2.6%)	187 (81.0%)	28 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	16.2	1269^th of 1526 public elementary schools	16.8%		15.8	1265^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.5%	4	11.1	15.6	38.4				22.3	54.9		54.9	33.3	16.1	30.8				25.3	$28,473	$3,088	$25,384
Chester Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	302 East 5th Street	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-0400	4,193	190	22.1	99.9%	56 (1.3%)	3,371 (80.4%)	622 (14.8%)	3 (0.1%)	7 (0.2%)	7 (0.2%)	127 (3.0%)	3.6	1503^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.7	1512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.4%	9	5.1	3.7	6.6	1.2	2.9	2.0	3.6	23.5	8.0	16.6	10.9	8.2	14.6	9.5	12.7	14.6	11.7	$20,860	$4,199	$16,660
Chester Upland School of Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	501 West 9th St	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3777	425	31	13.7	100.0%	11 (2.6%)	365 (85.9%)	32 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	7.9	1394^th of 1526 public elementary schools	8.7%		3.6	1514^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.3%	120	4.3	8.5	4.8				5.9	58.7		58.7	25.5	23.9	11.6				20.6	$17,316	$1,878	$15,437
Main Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	704 Main St	Upland	19015	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3685	302	26	11.6	99.7%	18 (6.0%)	229 (75.8%)	36 (11.9%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	17.1	1258^th of 1526 public elementary schools	17.6%		7.9	1399^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.8%	141	27.2	16.0	15.4				19.6	60.0		60.0	42.4	32.0	25.7				33.0	$25,826	$2,801	$23,025
Parkside Elementary School	Public	K-5	2 East Forestview Road	Brookhaven	19015	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 497-6300	261	22	12.0	52.1%	165 (63.2%)	53 (20.3%)	13 (5.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.0%)	73.2	432^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	71.7%		62.7	640^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.3%	208	53.1	66.7	58.4				59.5	91.7		91.7	46.9	83.3	68.8				67.3	$16,304	$597	$15,707
Eddystone Elementary School	Public	K-5	1410 E. 9th Street	Eddystone	19022	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 534-1900	230	20	11.3	86.1%	79 (34.3%)	86 (37.4%)	28 (12.2%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.4%)	31	1097^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.1%		20.2	1224^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.2%	127	48.6	47.2	12.7				33.9	66.7		66.7	48.6	44.5	23.4				37.2	$21,543	$500	$21,043
Woodlyn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Colson Rd.	Woodlyn	19094	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 534-1900	316	27	11.7	77.2%	122 (38.6%)	90 (28.5%)	43 (13.6%)	14 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	44 (13.9%)	33.9	1078^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.4%		32.2	1112^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.5%	34	30.6	44.4	26.0				34.7	65.1		65.1	44.4	44.5	43.7				44.2	$15,710	$465	$15,245
Nether Providence Elementary School	Public	K-5	410 Moore Rd	Wallingford	19086	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 892-3470	493	43	11.4	25.2%	352 (71.4%)	23 (4.7%)	24 (4.9%)	61 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	86.6	156^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.8%		90.8	79^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%	77	65.9	73.9	79.2				73.3	92.1		92.1	76.2	72.7	87.1				79.0	$36,614	$18,512	$18,102
Coebourn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Coebourn Boulevard	Brookhaven	19015	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 497-6300	328	31	10.6	43.6%	242 (73.8%)	27 (8.2%)	17 (5.2%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.1%)	51.1	848^th of 1526 public elementary schools	44.4%		60.3	696^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.6%	152	52.4	53.9	33.9				46.0	78.9		78.9	60.5	51.9	42.8				51.0	$16,304	$597	$15,707

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgmont Scholars Academy

What district is Edgmont Scholars Academy in?

Chester-Upland School District

Is Edgmont Scholars Academy a good school?

Edgmont Scholars Academy ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Edgmont Scholars Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Edgmont Scholars Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Edgmont Scholars Academy?

Students at Edgmont Scholars Academy are 88% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

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