D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Chester Community CS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 302 East 5th Street, Chester, PA 19013
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 16% · Math 6% proficient · 3rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
4,193
Students
enrolled
22.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 4th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency16% (−46 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency6% (−41 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -35 pts, math -13 pts7th percentile (list)
Black16%6%reading -17 pts, math -8 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%8%reading -22 pts, math -11 pts4th percentile (list)
Multiracial27%8%reading -28 pts, math -25 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income16%7%reading -28 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 302 East 5th Street
City Chester
ZIP Code 19013
District 4200035
NCES School ID 420003500388
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19013

Understanding the community around Chester Community CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,237
Per Capita Income $21,714
Poverty Rate 25.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $80,100
Median Rent $995
Owner-Occupied 36.5%
Renter-Occupied 63.5%
View full data for ZIP 19013 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chester Community CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 80.4%
Hispanic/Latino 14.8%
Two or More Races 3.0%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 4,193
Teachers (FTE) 189.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chester Community CS?
Chester Community CS has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chester Community CS?
Chester Community CS has 4,193 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1.
What grades does Chester Community CS serve?
Chester Community CS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Chester Community CS receive per student?
Chester Community CS receives $20,936 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chester Community CS in 19013 ▼
Avg Home Value
$109,463
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,291
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
63.5%

Other Schools in 19013

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026