Excellent
#173 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Chester Elementary
Elementary School · Gateway · Chester, MA
A Gateway elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
325 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA 01011
- Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chester Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,012
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$1,134/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Gateway
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gateway
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Elementary is listed in Gateway; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Elementary
Chester Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, MA, part of Gateway, serving approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Elementary
What grades does Chester Elementary serve?
Chester Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chester Elementary?
Chester Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Elementary is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Elementary rank in MA?
Chester Elementary ranks #173 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Chester Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chester Elementary a charter school?
No, Chester Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chester Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (413) 685-1360
- Area population (ZIP 01011)
- 1,205
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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