The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Scott Ms
Scott MS serves sixth grade only, part of the Coatesville Area School District's grade reconfiguration approved in June 2025. This change routes middle-grades students through Scott (grades 6-8) and its counterpart North Brandywine, replacing a system where sixth grade was housed separately. The school enrolls a small cohort of students, all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of Coatesville itself.
The student population is diverse: roughly equal shares of White students and Black students, with a notable share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of Asian and multiracial pupils. The enrollment is quite concentrated at a single grade level, so student peer experience and social dynamics center entirely on that sixth-grade cohort.
On state assessments in English language arts, Scott's proficiency rate falls below the midpoint for districts in Chester County. In math, the proficiency rate is substantially lower, placing the school in the bottom quartile among county districts. Science results, measured five years ago at the eighth-grade level, showed modest proficiency. Overall, on a composite proficiency index across tested subjects, Scott sits in the bottom quartile of county schools. These are areas where a parent may want to discuss with the school what supports are in place for students who enter below grade level or struggle with foundational skills.
Data on special education enrollment, English learner status, chronic absenteeism, and school discipline were not available. The school's course offerings, staffing patterns, and attendance data were also not provided, so a fuller picture of the school's academic environment and interventions is not possible from the available sources.
Coatesville itself is a small post-industrial city along the Brandywine Creek, roughly 39 miles west of Philadelphia. It was built on steelmaking but has seen economic restructuring over decades. It remains substantially poorer than its surrounding Chester County, though the city is in the midst of major redevelopment, including a new train station slated to open in 2027 that will connect to both Amtrak and SEPTA regional rail. Downtown has a historic walkable district along Lincoln Highway with recent infrastructure upgrades and monthly First Friday events. The area around the school is mixed-use residential and industrial.
The Coatesville Area School District faces structural budget pressures. For the 2025-26 year the board raised the property tax rate and approved a budget that draws on fund reserves, partly to cover charter and cyber-charter tuition costs. Families considering a move to the district should factor that ongoing tax trajectory into housing affordability calculations. The grade reconfiguration itself is a significant change for any family entering sixth grade in the district, as it alters the transition points and middle-school experience compared to prior years.
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