Top Rankings
Chichester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,959 students in Chichester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51爆料s in Chichester School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,959 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chichester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#481 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
46%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,741 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,577 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,741
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,577
$23,119
Best Chichester School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Cherry Tree Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Chichester Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #33.
Boothwyn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Chichester Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: 5-8
| 896 students
Rank: #55.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Marcus Hook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chichester School District?
Chichester School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,959 students.
What is the rank of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District is ranked #485 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chichester School District?
46% of Chichester School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chichester School District?
Chichester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chichester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,577 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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