Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Chestnut Oaks 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 2% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chestnut Oaks Middle serves the eastern part of Sumter, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 21.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chestnut Oaks Middle School's student population of 339 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chestnut Oaks 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 Chestnut Oaks Middle School is 0.32, 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
#1118 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chestnut Oaks Middle School's ranking?
Chestnut Oaks Middle School is ranked #1118 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chestnut Oaks Middle School often compared to?
Chestnut Oaks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Oaks Middle School?
339 students attend Chestnut Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chestnut Oaks Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chestnut Oaks Middle School?
Chestnut Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chestnut Oaks Middle School offer ?
Chestnut Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chestnut Oaks Middle School part of?
Chestnut Oaks Middle School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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