Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Chester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South 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 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester Middle serves the west part of Chester, SC, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 361.4 square miles. Families typically have a driving distance of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester Middle School's student population of 479 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Great Place to Grow - Committed to Excellence for All Students
School Rankings
Chester Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Middle School's ranking?
Chester Middle School is ranked #1024 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chester Middle School often compared to?
Chester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chester Middle School?
479 students attend Chester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chester Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Middle School?
Chester Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Middle School offer ?
Chester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chester Middle School part of?
Chester Middle School is part of Chester 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is a great school. We have the best teachers and they make sure you understand what they're teaching before they movie on with the lessons. This school also has band and volion. Chester Middle School is the school for you or your children to go to. They have great things there and you'll love it!
5 10/10/2025
Chester Middle School is a really good school. The teachers teach the students. The teachers at this school are kind, they teach us, students, new things every day. The principles, Teachers, Gym teachers,... they are all pushing us to do our best. They want the best for us. CMS needs the best support that it can get. Support, in other words, don't look at just the worst comments and videos on tv. Look at the good things about CMS. Don't Judge a book by its cover,... Even CMS. Bad things about CMS affect us. We know that you can post good things about CMS. We need all of the positive posts, comments, ratings,... that we can get. Always look at the good side and never the other side. :)
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