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%.
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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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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
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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