Chester ISD School District
School District · Chester, Texas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,878
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,878
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Evaluating Chester ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chester ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chester EL
Chester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chester H S
Chester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#190 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,878
+$2,910 vs Texas median
District size
187 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chester ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chester ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Chester H S | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.6/10, 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 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Chester ISD students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Chester ISD with test data.
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 7.6/10. 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 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Chester ISD?
Across schools in Chester ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.5%
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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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