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#835 of 1,176 schools in SC
Ralph Chandler Middle
Middle School · Greenville 01 · Simpsonville, SC
A Greenville 01 middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4231 Fork Shoals Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph Chandler Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph Chandler 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,822/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simpsonville), 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
$85,143
Median home value
$279,200
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Greenville 01
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Middle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
| Langston Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
| League AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 765 | Compare → |
| Northwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 858 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Greenville 01
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #72 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph Chandler Middle is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph Chandler Middle
Ralph Chandler Middle is a public middle school in Simpsonville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 765 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph Chandler Middle
What grades does Ralph Chandler Middle serve?
Ralph Chandler Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ralph Chandler Middle?
Ralph Chandler Middle has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Chandler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Chandler Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Chandler Middle rank in SC?
Ralph Chandler Middle ranks #835 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ralph Chandler Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Chandler Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Ralph Chandler Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Chandler Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ralph Chandler Middle a charter school?
No, Ralph Chandler Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph Chandler Middle a Title I school?
No, Ralph Chandler Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph Chandler Middle?
45.5% of students at Ralph Chandler 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
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (864) 452-0300
- Area population (ZIP 29680)
- 35,264
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 29680; 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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