A+
Excellent
95/100

Mary C Howse El Sch

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 641 W Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 89th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for achievement

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

95
Repit Score
out of 100
474
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%89/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.29 in 2009–19; 86th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 8% 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 −1 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 proficiency79% (+17 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+18 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
White77%67%reading +4 pts, math +6 pts66th percentile (list)
Asian87%82%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading -3 pts, math +1 pts31st 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 641 W Boot Rd
City West Chester
ZIP Code 19380
District 4225290
NCES School ID 422529001457
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19380

Understanding the community around Mary C Howse El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $118,207
Per Capita Income $64,578
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 56.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $496,400
Median Rent $1,751
Owner-Occupied 71.5%
Renter-Occupied 28.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mary C Howse El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.4%
Asian 36.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Black 4.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 474
Teachers (FTE) 33.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mary C Howse El Sch?
Mary C Howse El Sch has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Mary C Howse El Sch?
Mary C Howse El Sch has 474 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Mary C Howse El Sch serve?
Mary C Howse El Sch serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mary C Howse El Sch receive per student?
Mary C Howse El Sch receives $21,545 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mary C Howse El Sch in 19380 ▼
Avg Home Value
$660,025
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,209
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
28.5%

Other Schools in 19380

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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