Serving 67 students in grades 6-8, Chester Middle School - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester MS - 03's attendance zone covers the entire Chester, SD school district, encompassing approximately 141.6 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to school, with an average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.5 miles and the furthest edge located 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester Middle School - 03's student population of 67 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cooperatively preparing all students to succeed as life-long learners in an ever-changing world
School Rankings
Chester Middle School - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Middle School - 03 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
White
93%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Middle School - 03's ranking?
Chester Middle School - 03 is ranked #230 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Chester Middle School - 03?
67 students attend Chester Middle School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Chester Middle School - 03 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Middle School - 03?
Chester Middle School - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chester Middle School - 03 offer ?
Chester Middle School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Middle School - 03 part of?
Chester Middle School - 03 is part of Chester Area School District 39-1.
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