Marcus Hook Elementary School

Summary:

Marcus Hook Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 254 students in grades K-4 in the Chichester School District in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. According to the data, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marcus Hook Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the state and district averages on PSSA assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.5% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Interestingly, the data shows that African American students at Marcus Hook Elementary School perform significantly better than their White peers and the school's overall student population, suggesting the school may be able to improve outcomes for all students by replicating the strategies that are working for this subgroup.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($23,412 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, the higher spending does not translate to improved academic outcomes. Additionally, the nearby Chichester School District schools, such as Boothwyn Elementary and Hilltop Elementary, significantly outperform Marcus Hook Elementary School on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that the issues at Marcus Hook Elementary School are not solely due to the demographics of the student body, but rather point to broader systemic challenges within the school or district.


Detail:

Public K-4

 711 Market Street
       Marcus Hook, PA  19061


(610) 485-6881

District: Chichester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1161st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,412 Help


Students who attend Marcus Hook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chichester Middle School
High:    Chichester Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.0%
African American:
31.5%
Two or more races:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marcus Hook Elementary School ranks worse than 76.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Chichester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Marcus Hook Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Chichester School District. Student population at Marcus Hook Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35%), African American (31.5%), two or more races (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcus Hook Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Chichester School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcus Hook Elementary School is $23,412, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Chichester School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marcus Hook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcus Hook Elementary School 1161st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Marcus Hook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chichester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chichester School District 419th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marcus Hook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.88 1356th 1545 12.2%
2007 25.61 1309th 1555 15.8%
2008 16.75 1380th 1551 11.0%
2009 8.07 1456th 1549 6.0%
2010 5.52 1516th 1579 4.0%
2011 21.39 1388th 1597 13.1%
2012 27.52 1311th 1599 18.0%
2013 30.82 1196th 1519 21.3%
2014 31.45 1148th 1467 21.7%
2015 17.80 1208th 1474 18.0%
2016 26.65 1206th 1554 22.4%
2017 18.46 1273rd 1547 17.7%
2018 26.05 1192nd 1530 22.1%
2019 20.45 1246th 1544 19.3%
2021 11.93 1231st 1433 14.1%
2022 15.09 1268th 1534 17.3%
2023 21.70 1206th 1534 21.4%
2024 23.95 1161st 1526 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.71 1029th 1414 27.2%
2024 49.08 803rd 1432 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.70 1117th 1488 24.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.82 982nd 1043 5.8%
2024 23.61 861st 1084 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.03 1160th 1495 22.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.79 154th 437 64.8%
2024 68.70 86th 437 80.3%
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Rank History for White students at Marcus Hook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.03 1191st 1236 3.6%
2024 18.08 1087th 1229 11.6%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Marcus Hook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 20 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 360 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 383 20 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 327 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 346 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 365 19 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 362 15 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 300 20 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 300 20 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 311 18 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 323 16 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 290 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 271 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 244 38 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 245 37 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 245 37 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 230 42 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 239 45 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 215 44 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 268
2007 201 57 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2008 196 74 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 183 71 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2010 187 77 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 200 73 2 11 2 0 0 0 288
2012 167 82 5 21 1 0 13 0 289
2013 176 81 5 20 1 0 23 0 306
2014 168 71 3 22 1 0 22 0 287
2015 165 82 2 22 0 0 36 0 307
2016 160 78 2 24 0 0 38 0 302
2017 148 90 4 39 0 0 42 0 323
2018 147 84 3 40 0 0 41 0 315
2019 139 82 4 34 0 1 44 0 304
2020 128 93 6 40 0 1 49 0 317
2021 111 79 3 37 0 1 53 0 284
2022 96 93 3 32 0 1 53 0 278
2023 89 80 1 33 0 1 50 0 254

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 Marcus Hook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 23.0 16.3 n/a
1989 371 23.2 15.9 n/a
1990 405 24.0 16.8 0
1991 341 21.0 16.2 n/a
1992 361 19.0 19.0 n/a
1993 386 23.8 16.2 n/a
1994 380 21.8 17.4 n/a
1995 324 19.0 17.1 n/a
1996 324 19.0 17.1 n/a
1997 330 21.0 15.7 n/a
1998 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1999 306 20.5 14.9 n/a
2000 293 20.5 14.3 49.1
2001 285 21.5 13.3 56.5
2002 287 25.0 11.5 59.2
2003 287 25.0 11.5 59.2
2004 276 22.0 12.5 51.4
2005 289 24.0 12.0 58.8
2006 268 17.8 15.1 70.1
2007 264 17.3 15.3 67.4
2008 277 22.5 12.3 69.7
2009 260 23.5 11.1 69.6
2010 275 25.5 10.7 75.6
2011 288 25.5 11.2 76
2012 289 27.0 10.7 75.8
2013 306 26.0 11.7 75.2
2014 287 26.0 11.0 75.3
2015 307 24.0 12.7 81.8
2016 302 25.0 12.0 60.9
2017 323 24.5 13.1 78.3
2018 315 27.5 11.4 99.7
2019 304 29.0 10.4 100
2020 317 30.0 10.5 99.7
2021 284 28.0 10.1 93.3
2022 278 30.0 9.2 70.9
2023 254 27.0 9.4 99.6

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 Marcus Hook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 23.0 16.3 n/a
1989 371 23.2 15.9 n/a
1990 405 24.0 16.8 0
1991 341 21.0 16.2 n/a
1992 361 19.0 19.0 n/a
1993 386 23.8 16.2 n/a
1994 380 21.8 17.4 n/a
1995 324 19.0 17.1 n/a
1996 324 19.0 17.1 n/a
1997 330 21.0 15.7 n/a
1998 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1999 306 20.5 14.9 n/a
2000 293 20.5 14.3 49.1
2001 285 21.5 13.3 56.5
2002 287 25.0 11.5 59.2
2003 287 25.0 11.5 59.2
2004 276 22.0 12.5 51.4
2005 289 24.0 12.0 58.8
2006 268 17.8 15.1 70.1
2007 264 17.3 15.3 67.4
2008 277 22.5 12.3 69.7
2009 260 23.5 11.1 69.6
2010 275 25.5 10.7 75.6
2011 288 25.5 11.2 76
2012 289 27.0 10.7 75.8
2013 306 26.0 11.7 75.2
2014 287 26.0 11.0 75.3
2015 307 24.0 12.7 81.8
2016 302 25.0 12.0 60.9
2017 323 24.5 13.1 78.3
2018 315 27.5 11.4 99.7
2019 304 29.0 10.4 100
2020 317 30.0 10.5 99.7
2021 284 28.0 10.1 93.3
2022 278 30.0 9.2 70.9
2023 254 27.0 9.4 99.6

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 Marcus Hook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,457 (7.5%) $18,012 (92.5%) $19,468
2020 $1,500 (7.9%) $17,433 (92.1%) $18,932
2021 $1,665 (7.8%) $19,695 (92.2%) $21,360
2022 $1,713 (7.3%) $21,699 (92.7%) $23,412

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcus Hook Elementary School

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 1246th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1206th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Marcus Hook Elementary School)22.422.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marcus Hook Elementary School)39.435.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Marcus Hook Elementary School)28.220
 8.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Marcus Hook Elementary School)70.460.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus Hook Elementary School)48.444.5
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Marcus Hook Elementary School)25.221.5
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Marcus Hook Elementary School)70.460.5
 9.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marcus Hook Elementary School)43.939.3
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304254
 16.4%
African American8280
 2.4%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic3433
 2.9%
Pacific Islander11
White13989
 36%
Two or More Races4450
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.6%
 0.4%


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Students who attend Marcus Hook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chichester Middle School
High : Chichester Senior High School

Marcus Hook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Marcus Hook Elementary School are 35% White, 31% African American, 20% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Marcus Hook Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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