Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Chesterfield-ruby 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 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chesterfield-Ruby Middle serves the northern part of Chesterfield, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 217 square miles. Families typically live 15-20 minutes away, with an average distance of 9.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 15.5 miles on the outer boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chesterfield-ruby 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 Chesterfield-ruby Middle School is 0.56, 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
#947 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 11-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 Chesterfield-ruby Middle School's ranking?
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School is ranked #947 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chesterfield-ruby Middle School?
414 students attend Chesterfield-ruby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chesterfield-ruby Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chesterfield-ruby Middle School?
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesterfield-ruby Middle School offer ?
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesterfield-ruby Middle School part of?
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School is part of Chesterfield 01 School District.
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