CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Chester Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chester 01 school district, located in Chester, SC with about 550 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Chester Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Chester Middle School, located at 1014 McCandless Road in Chester, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Chester County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Chester Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics and clubs, which are designed to build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. With a commitment to supporting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every learner is empowered to succeed and contribute positively to the Chester area.
For more information, contact Chester Middle at (803) 377-8192 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chester, SC with about 550 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chester 01
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 550 students
- Black or African American
- 63.6%
- White
- 30.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.