Very Good
#238 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 20% in state
Chapin Middle
Middle School · Lexington 05 · Chapin, SC
A Lexington 05 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11661 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chapin Middle score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chapin Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,650/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chapin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,438
Median home value
$378,100
Median rent
$1,901/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Irmo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 989 | 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.
Lexington 05
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chapin Middle is listed in Lexington 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle is a public middle school in Chapin, SC, part of Lexington 05, serving approximately 1,030 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chapin Middle
What grades does Chapin Middle serve?
Chapin Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Chapin Middle?
Chapin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,030 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapin Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chapin Middle rank in SC?
Chapin Middle ranks #238 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Chapin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chapin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Chapin Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapin Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Chapin Middle a charter school?
No, Chapin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chapin Middle a Title I school?
No, Chapin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chapin Middle?
25.0% of students at Chapin Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (803) 722-5500
- Area population (ZIP 29036)
- 26,720
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 29036; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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