The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was equal to the Virginia state average of 87%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)87%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
10%
Black
(09-10)23%
26%
White
(09-10)70%
57%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 87% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Chester Middle School?
697 students attend Chester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chester Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Chester Middle School offer ?
Chester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chester Middle School part of?
Chester Middle School is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools.
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