Summary:
The 19013 zip code area in Chester, Pennsylvania is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Chester-Upland School District, which is ranked 585 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.
While the majority of schools in this area struggle academically, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests, two standout schools emerge: Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, an alternative school with the highest 4-year graduation rate (87.2%) and lowest dropout rate (0.3%), as well as significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state; and STEM at Showalter, a high school with the highest 4-year graduation rate (96.8%) and lowest dropout rate (0.0%), and higher English Language Arts proficiency than the district and state. These two schools demonstrate that with the right leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, students in this high-need area can succeed academically.
The schools in the 19013 zip code area serve a predominantly minority, low-income student population, with the majority of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge, combined with the district's overall poor performance, highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the systemic issues facing these schools and improve educational outcomes for the students they serve.
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