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#1153 of 1,176 schools in SC
New Heights Middle
Middle School · Chesterfield 01 · Jefferson, SC
A Chesterfield 01 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5738 Highway 151, Jefferson, SC 29718
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Heights Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Heights 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,035
Median home value
$116,700
Median rent
$618/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian Academy/tshuwah Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Chesterfield-ruby MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
| Long MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 418 | 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.
Chesterfield 01
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 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
New Heights Middle is listed in Chesterfield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Heights Middle
New Heights Middle is a public middle school in Jefferson, SC, part of Chesterfield 01, serving approximately 500 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,153 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Heights Middle
What grades does New Heights Middle serve?
New Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Heights Middle?
New Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Heights Middle rank in SC?
New Heights Middle ranks #1,153 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is New Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
New Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 New Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Heights Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Heights Middle a charter school?
No, New Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, New Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Heights Middle?
100.0% of students at New Heights 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (843) 658-6830
- Area population (ZIP 29718)
- 4,049
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 29718; 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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