Serving 484 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Chase Middle School serves the southern part of Forest City, NC, covering an area of approximately 109.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.1 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chase Middle School's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Chase Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chase Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1404 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1404 out of 2,617 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Chase Middle School?
484 students attend Chase Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chase Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chase Middle School offer ?
Chase Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chase Middle School part of?
Chase Middle School is part of Rutherford County Schools.
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