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7.7 avg / 10

Chester ISD School District

School District · Chester, Texas

Students: 187
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,878

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.9:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#192 of 898

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,878

+$2,910 vs Texas median

District size

187 students

Smaller than Texas median

About Chester ISD

Chester ISD is a Chester, Texas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 187 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. The district invests $15,878 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Chester ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Chester EL, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Chester ISD students show an average math proficiency of 27.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Chester ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Chester ISD with test data.

Schools in Chester ISD

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Chester EL
8.7
High Schools 1
Chester H S
6.7

District Details

State
Texas
City
Chester
Total Enrollment
187
Teachers (FTE)
21
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chester ISD?

Chester ISD has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Chester ISD?

The average composite rating for Chester ISD is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chester ISD?

Chester ISD spends $15,878 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Chester ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Chester ISD is 8.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Chester ISD?

Chester EL is the highest-rated school in Chester ISD with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Chester ISD?

Across schools in Chester ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
27.1%
ELA Proficiency
34.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Other School Districts in TX

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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