Chase Middle School

840 Chase High Rd
Forest City, NC 28043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Chase Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chase Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chase Middle School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Chase Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chase Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1344 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chase Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chase Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
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Black
7%
25%
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White
72%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Chase Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chase Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chase Middle School's ranking?
Chase Middle School is ranked #1344 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Chase Middle School often compared to?
Chase Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Rutherford Middle School, R-s Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Chase Middle School?
517 students attend Chase Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chase Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chase Middle School offer ?
Chase Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chase Middle School part of?
Chase Middle School is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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