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Chestnut Oaks Middle
Middle School · Sumter 01 · Sumter, SC
A Sumter 01 middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Oswego Road, Sumter, SC 29153
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Oaks Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chestnut Oaks 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: High4,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sumter), 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
$61,753
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Alice Drive MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Bates MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Ebenezer MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sumter 01
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #22 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Oaks Middle is listed in Sumter 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Oaks Middle
Chestnut Oaks Middle is a public middle school in Sumter, SC, part of Sumter 01, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Oaks Middle
What grades does Chestnut Oaks Middle serve?
Chestnut Oaks Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chestnut Oaks Middle?
Chestnut Oaks Middle has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Oaks Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Oaks Middle rank in SC?
Chestnut Oaks Middle ranks #1,172 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Chestnut Oaks Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Oaks Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Chestnut Oaks Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Oaks Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Chestnut Oaks Middle a charter school?
No, Chestnut Oaks Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Oaks Middle a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Oaks Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Oaks Middle?
100.0% of students at Chestnut Oaks 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (803) 775-7272
- Area population (ZIP 29153)
- 15,101
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 29153; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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