STEM at Showalter vs Toby Farms Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Chester Twp · Public middle · Grades 4–8
359 students
| Measure | STEM at Showalter Chester, Pennsylvania | Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester Twp, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 618 | #490 of 521 |
| National rank | #15331 of 16,910 | #13980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 477 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2% |
| city | Chester | Chester Twp |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 18.8).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Toby Farms Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Toby Farms Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •STEM at Showalter is the larger school with 477 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is STEM at Showalter better than Toby Farms Intermediate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are STEM at Showalter and Toby Farms Intermediate School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester Twp in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
STEM at Showalter: 477. Toby Farms Intermediate School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do STEM at Showalter and Toby Farms Intermediate School rank in Pennsylvania?
STEM at Showalter is 569th of 618 and Toby Farms Intermediate School is 490th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).