Toby Farms Intermediate School

201 Bridgewater Road
Chester Twp, PA 19045

359 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Toby Farms Intermediate School, located at 201 Bridgewater Road in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Chester-Upland School District. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on the developmental needs of upper-elementary students. The school is situated in a residential area of Delaware County and operates as part of a district dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction, social-emotional support, and community-centered learning experiences for the youth of the Chester area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an environment where students can build upon their fundamental skills in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. Like many schools in the region, Toby Farms emphasizes the importance of a structured classroom setting while navigating the challenges of urban education. By serving students in the intermediate grades, the school plays a vital role in preparing children for the academic rigor of secondary education, aiming to cultivate both personal growth and academic achievement within its local community.

359

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toby Farms Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	38
Black	305
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Black
305 (85.0%)
Hispanic
38 (10.6%)
Two or More
8 (2.2%)
White
5 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chester-Upland SD
Phone:	(610)447-3815
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 117