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Dutch Fork Middle School vs. Chapin Middle School

Should you attend Dutch Fork Middle School or Chapin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dutch Fork Middle School
1528 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Chapin Middle School
11661 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 908 students in grades 7-8, Dutch Fork Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,030 students in grades 7-8, Chapin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
908 students
1,030 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dutch Fork Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chapin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dutch Fork Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chapin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dutch Fork Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chapin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chapin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#553 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#339 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dutch Fork Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chapin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
52%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutch Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in SC)
63%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dutch Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dutch Fork Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chapin Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
1
1
Grade 7 Students
447
520
Grade 8 Students
460
509

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dutch Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chapin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dutch Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chapin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
34%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dutch Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chapin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dutch Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chapin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dutch Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chapin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dutch Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chapin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dutch Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chapin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dutch Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chapin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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