Chester Middle

Chester 01
1014 McCandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
517 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
517
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    321 (62.1 %)
  • White
    133 (25.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chester 01
Phone: (803)377-8192
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 6 158
Grade 7 173
Grade 8 186
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lewisville Middle
Chester 01
416 Students
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th