Chester Middle School - 03

Chester Area School District 39-1
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
75 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chester Middle School, located in Chester, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Chester Area School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in both their coursework and extracurricular opportunities to prepare for future academic success.

By leveraging its position within a close-knit community, Chester Middle School fosters strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while catering to the unique needs of middle-level learners, ensuring that students develop critical thinking skills and character-building habits. For more information on their specific academic programs, faculty, or district policies, you can visit their official website at http://www.chester.k12.sd.us.
75
Total Students
5.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (94.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (5.3 %)
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: Chester Area School District 39-1
Phone: (605)489-2411
Website: http://www.chester.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 23
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Charter School 47 Students
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017 (8.2 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th