Marcus Hook’s public schools score below 70% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
20% of students in Marcus Hook’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Marcus Hook, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Marcus Hook’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1162 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Marcus Hook’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,453 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Chichester MS, then Chichester SHS. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Marcus Hook’s grade
C: better than 30% of Pennsylvania school districts. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Marcus Hook, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook El Sch
Grades K–4 · 237 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook El Sch
Grades K–4 · 237 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook El Sch
Grades K–4 · 237 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook El Sch
Grades K–4 · 237 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Marcus Hook
Marcus Hook El Sch
Grades K–4 · 237 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester MS
Grades 5–8 · 873 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
6th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester MS
Grades 5–8 · 873 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
7th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester MS
Grades 5–8 · 873 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
8th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester MS
Grades 5–8 · 873 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
9th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester SHS
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
10th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester SHS
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
11th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester SHS
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
12th grade in Marcus Hook
Chichester SHS
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Boothwyn
Marcus Hook’s public schools are run by Chichester School District, which also serves Lower Chichester, Trainer and Upper Chichester. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Marcus Hook vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Marcus Hook’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Hook | C | Chichester |
| Trainer | C | Chichester |
| Lower Chichester | C | Chichester |
All 2 neighbors share Chichester with Marcus Hook, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Logan, NJ borders Marcus Hook but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Marcus Hook
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Marcus Hook’s schools
Are Marcus Hook’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Marcus Hook children attend score below 70% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Marcus Hook in?
Chichester School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,899 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Marcus Hook kids go to high school?
Chichester SHS in Boothwyn, with 981 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Marcus Hook’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Chichester School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Marcus Hook spend per student?
$25,453 in Chichester School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Marcus Hook families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.