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#897 of 1,176 schools in SC

Chesterfield-ruby Middle

Middle School · Chesterfield 01 · Chesterfield, SC

A Chesterfield 01 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14445 Highway 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,181
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Chesterfield-ruby Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chesterfield-ruby 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,226/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesterfield), 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

$56,432

Median home value

$108,100

Median rent

$796/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Chesterfield 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Long MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.36–8Not available418Compare →
New Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified2.76–8Not available500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chesterfield 01

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#11 of 16
District spending per student
$13,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chesterfield-ruby Middle is listed in Chesterfield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chesterfield-ruby Middle

Chesterfield-ruby Middle is a public middle school in Chesterfield, SC, part of Chesterfield 01, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chesterfield-ruby Middle

What grades does Chesterfield-ruby Middle serve?

Chesterfield-ruby Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chesterfield-ruby Middle?

Chesterfield-ruby Middle has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield-ruby Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield-ruby Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chesterfield-ruby Middle rank in SC?

Chesterfield-ruby Middle ranks #897 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Chesterfield-ruby Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Chesterfield-ruby Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Chesterfield-ruby Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesterfield-ruby Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chesterfield-ruby Middle a charter school?

No, Chesterfield-ruby Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chesterfield-ruby Middle a Title I school?

No, Chesterfield-ruby Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesterfield-ruby Middle?

100.0% of students at Chesterfield-ruby 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
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 29709)
5,903
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
46
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 29709; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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