Chester Middle School
- Chester Middle School serves 573 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Chester Middle School's student population of 573 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chester Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chester Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1045 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 62% | 34% |
| White | 33% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chester 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chester Middle School is Chester County Career Center (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy For Teaching And Learning (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chester Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts Grades: PK-5 | 472 students
0.9 miles
835 Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803)581-7279 0.9 PK-5 472 - Chester Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology Grades: PK-5 | 454 students
0.9 miles
835 Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803)581-7275 0.9 PK-5 454 - Chester Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry Grades: PK-5 | 489 students
0.9 miles
835 Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803)581-7282 0.9 PK-5 489 - Chester Academy For Teaching And Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 353 students
2.3 miles
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803)385-6334 2.3 K-8 353 - Chester Chester County Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.7 miles
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803)377-1991 2.7 9-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 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. :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - numbea |
| 5 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! - Posted by Student/Alumni - numbe |
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