Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Upland Sch Of Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts is ranked #2690 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chester Upland Sch Of Arts often compared to?
Chester Upland Sch Of Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chester Upland Sch Of Arts?
425 students attend Chester Upland Sch Of Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Upland Sch Of Arts?
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Upland Sch Of Arts offer ?
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chester Upland Sch Of Arts part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
