Chase Middle School

cms.rcsnc.org/

501 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chase Middle School, located in Forest City, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Rutherford County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while promoting character development and academic achievement.

Beyond core academics, Chase Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and student organizations. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their personal interests, build leadership skills, and engage with their local community. With a focus on student-centered learning and professional instruction, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

501

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chase Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	79
Black	34
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
353 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
79 (15.8 %)
Black
34 (6.8 %)
Two or More
32 (6.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)247-1043
Website:	http://cms.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 179

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 161