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#726 of 1,176 schools in SC
Chesnee Middle
Middle School · Spartanburg 02 · Chesnee, SC
A Spartanburg 02 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
805 South Alabama Avenue, Chesnee, SC 29323
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chesnee Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chesnee 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesnee), 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
$59,753
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Spartanburg 02
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Rainbow Lake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 996 | 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.
Spartanburg 02
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesnee Middle is listed in Spartanburg 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesnee Middle
Chesnee Middle is a public middle school in Chesnee, SC, part of Spartanburg 02, serving approximately 549 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesnee Middle
What grades does Chesnee Middle serve?
Chesnee Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chesnee Middle?
Chesnee Middle has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesnee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesnee Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesnee Middle rank in SC?
Chesnee Middle ranks #726 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Chesnee Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesnee Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Chesnee Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesnee Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chesnee Middle a charter school?
No, Chesnee Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesnee Middle a Title I school?
No, Chesnee Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesnee Middle?
72.3% of students at Chesnee 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (864) 461-3900
- Area population (ZIP 29323)
- 15,087
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 29323; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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