Showalter Intermediate serves 348 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)16%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
85%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chester-Upland School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Showalter Intermediate?
348 students attend Showalter Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Showalter Intermediate students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Showalter Intermediate offer ?
Showalter Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Showalter Intermediate part of?
Showalter Intermediate is part of Chester-Upland School District.
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