Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Ralph Chandler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph Chandler Middle serves the southern part of Simpsonville, SC, covering an extensive area of approximately 98.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest boundary located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Chandler Middle School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Ralph Chandler 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 Ralph Chandler Middle School is 0.43, 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
#570 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
74%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Chandler Middle School's ranking?
Ralph Chandler Middle School is ranked #570 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ralph Chandler Middle School often compared to?
Ralph Chandler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodmont Middle School, Hillcrest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ralph Chandler Middle School?
763 students attend Ralph Chandler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ralph Chandler Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Chandler Middle School?
Ralph Chandler Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ralph Chandler Middle School offer ?
Ralph Chandler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ralph Chandler Middle School part of?
Ralph Chandler Middle School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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