Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
Tel:
(843)623-9401
- Chesterfield-ruby Middle School serves 366 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Chesterfield-ruby Middle School's student population of 366 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 366 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Chesterfield-ruby Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chesterfield-ruby Middle School is 0.48, 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 | #706 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
Black | 28% | 34% |
White | 67% | 51% |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.48 | 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 | Chesterfield 01 School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chesterfield-ruby Middle School is Chesterfield High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Long Middle School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edwards Elementary School (5.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chesterfield Chesterfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 518 students
4.1 miles
401 North Page Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843)623-2161 4.1 9-12 518 - Chesterfield Edwards Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 537 students
5.2 miles
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843)623-2351 5.2 PK-5 537 - Cheraw Cheraw High School Grades: 9-12 | 710 students
6.3 miles
649 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843)921-1000 6.3 9-12 710 - Patrick Plainview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 171 students
6.3 miles
16002 Highway 102
Patrick, SC 29584
(843)498-6633 6.3 PK-6 171 - Cheraw Cheraw Intermediate Grades: 3-5 | 510 students
6.7 miles
421 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843)921-1030 6.7 3-5 510
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