Is Chesterfield-Ruby Middle a good school?

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle ranks 221 st of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Chesterfield-Ruby Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?

Students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle are 60% White, 26% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Chesterfield-Ruby Middle attend?

Students who attend Chesterfield-Ruby Middle usually go on to attend Chesterfield High

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Summary:

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is a public middle school in Chesterfield, South Carolina, serving 414 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, which is ranked 52 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle performs better than the district and state averages in some areas, particularly in End of Course Exams (EOCEP) for Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, where the school has achieved 100% proficiency for the past three years. However, the school lags behind the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the SC READY assessments for grades 6-8. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic outcomes.

Compared to the nearby New Heights Middle and Long Middle schools, which are also part of the Chesterfield 01 district, Chesterfield-Ruby Middle generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in ELA. However, all three schools struggle with low proficiency rates in Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 105 out of 317 South Carolina middle schools in 2016-2017 to 221 out of 325 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the need for the school and district to implement effective strategies to improve student learning and overall school performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709

(843) 623-9401

District: Chesterfield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,498

Students who attend Chesterfield-Ruby Middle usually attend:

High:

Chesterfield High

Feeder schools for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle:

Elementary:	Edwards Elementary
	Ruby Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

African American:

26.1%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chesterfield-Ruby Middle ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), African American (26.1%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is 14.9. 1 middle schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chesterfield-Ruby Middle employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is $12,498. 1 middle schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield-Ruby Middle 221^st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Chesterfield-Ruby Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Chesterfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield 01 52^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2004	52.67	122^nd	230	47.0%
2005	68.00	79^th	230	65.7%
2006	76.33	56^th	231	75.8%
2007	73.18	57^th	236	75.8%
2008	71.68	66^th	244	73.0%
2009	71.53	68^th	249	72.7%
2010	70.78	70^th	261	73.2%
2011	56.97	130^th	269	51.7%
2012	57.72	128^th	271	52.8%
2013	47.60	155^th	276	43.8%
2014	42.96	175^th	291	39.9%
2015	40.35	182^nd	301	39.5%
2016	56.57	128^th	303	57.8%
2017	62.33	105^th	317	66.9%
2018	47.76	146^th	303	51.8%
2019	40.98	185^th	315	41.3%
2021	41.73	173^rd	311	44.4%
2022	38.65	183^rd	310	41.0%
2023	32.62	218^th	325	32.9%
2024	31.38	221^st	325	32.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	45.85	146^th	280	47.9%
2019	39.37	177^th	289	38.8%
2021	38.27	171^st	288	40.6%
2022	36.48	178^th	300	40.7%
2023	30.49	227^th	313	27.5%
2024	23.66	252^nd	307	17.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	56.47	110^th	281	60.9%
2019	46.95	158^th	296	46.6%
2021	43.42	156^th	279	44.1%
2022	38.97	171^st	290	41.0%
2023	33.95	201^st	299	32.8%
2024	34.95	195^th	294	33.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	2.10	176^th	179	1.7%
2022	7.96	174^th	182	4.4%
2023	19.15	165^th	185	10.8%
2024	22.01	162^nd	183	11.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	39.53	175^th	284	38.4%
2019	35.09	196^th	296	33.8%
2021	38.66	166^th	279	40.5%
2022	37.76	182^nd	292	37.7%
2023	30.71	207^th	303	31.7%
2024	26.80	216^th	294	26.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	38.79	152^nd	237	35.9%
2019	38.05	152^nd	252	39.7%
2021	37.59	145^th	235	38.3%
2022	28.41	194^th	249	22.1%
2023	33.54	172^nd	253	32.0%
2024	22.85	211^th	248	14.9%

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Rank History for White students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	35.12	157^th	250	37.2%
2019	29.37	187^th	258	27.5%
2021	30.81	167^th	244	31.6%
2022	25.45	192^nd	249	22.9%
2023	14.91	234^th	260	10.0%
2024	17.08	221^st	255	13.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	251	193	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	449
2005	260	185	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	446
2006	318	182	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	504
2007	291	163	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	459
2008	301	163	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	468
2009	289	146	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	437
2010	273	124	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	399
2011	287	112	2	0	1	0	5	407
2012	294	134	1	2	0	0	12	443
2013	305	144	1	2	0	0	12	464
2014	273	144	1	5	1	0	10	434
2015	255	126	1	4	2	0	9	397
2016	250	99	3	6	2	0	11	371
2017	245	101	4	5	0	0	11	366
2018	264	90	5	10	1	0	14	384
2019	268	120	6	14	2	0	17	427
2020	257	113	6	16	1	0	17	410
2021	261	122	4	16	1	0	17	421
2022	252	113	1	12	1	0	22	401
2023	264	99	0	15	3	0	33	414
2024	252	109	1	14	1	0	41	418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	449	27.0	16.6	61.9
2005	446	28.0	15.9	63
2006	504	29.0	17.4	61.3
2007	459	41.7	11.0	58
2008	468	29.5	15.9	56.8
2009	437	7.0	62.4	56.1
2010	399	23.0	17.3	61.4
2011	407	21.0	19.3	64.6
2012	443	23.0	19.2	68.4
2013	464	25.5	18.1	71.6
2014	434	27.0	16.0	63.6
2015	397	28.0	14.1	83.4
2016	371	27.0	13.7	100
2017	366	26.0	14.0	100
2018	384	25.5	15.0	100
2019	427	26.0	16.4	100
2020	410	26.0	15.7	100
2021	421	25.0	16.8	100
2022	401	26.0	15.4	100
2023	414	26.0	15.9	100
2024	418	28.0	14.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	449	27.0	16.6	61.9
2005	446	28.0	15.9	63
2006	504	29.0	17.4	61.3
2007	459	41.7	11.0	58
2008	468	29.5	15.9	56.8
2009	437	7.0	62.4	56.1
2010	399	23.0	17.3	61.4
2011	407	21.0	19.3	64.6
2012	443	23.0	19.2	68.4
2013	464	25.5	18.1	71.6
2014	434	27.0	16.0	63.6
2015	397	28.0	14.1	83.4
2016	371	27.0	13.7	100
2017	366	26.0	14.0	100
2018	384	25.5	15.0	100
2019	427	26.0	16.4	100
2020	410	26.0	15.7	100
2021	421	25.0	16.8	100
2022	401	26.0	15.4	100
2023	414	26.0	15.9	100
2024	418	28.0	14.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$842 (8.6%)	$376 (3.8%)	$1,218 (12.4%)	$7,281 (74.2%)	$1,313 (13.4%)	$8,594 (87.6%)	$9,812
2020	$520 (5.4%)	$358 (3.7%)	$878 (9.1%)	$7,371 (76.6%)	$1,378 (14.3%)	$8,749 (90.9%)	$9,627
2021	$579 (5.4%)	$616 (5.8%)	$1,195 (11.2%)	$8,228 (76.8%)	$1,283 (12.0%)	$9,512 (88.8%)	$10,707
2022	$897 (8.1%)	$985 (8.9%)	$1,882 (17.0%)	$7,800 (70.6%)	$1,369 (12.4%)	$9,169 (83.0%)	$11,051
2023	$940 (7.5%)	$1,396 (11.2%)	$2,336 (18.7%)	$8,579 (68.6%)	$1,583 (12.7%)	$10,162 (81.3%)	$12,498

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 218^th of 325 Middle schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	37.2	24.2	13%
6th Grade Science (Chesterfield 01)	30.8	27.9	2.9%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	31.5	42.2	10.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)	24.4	39.1	14.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	44.8	20.3	24.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)	30.1	18.4	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	35.4	47.8	12.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)	27.1	44.6	17.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	29.2	23.6	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)	19.4	20.6	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	36.7	43.4	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)	33.7	39.7	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	36.4	20.2	16.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)	22.4	15.7	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chesterfield 01)	63.3	54	9.3%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	427	414	3%
African American	120	99	17.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	14	15	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	264	1.5%
Two or More Races	17	33	94.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle	Public	6-8	14445 Highway 9	Chesterfield	29709	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 623-9401	418	28	14.9	100.0%	252 (60.3%)	109 (26.1%)	14 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.8%)	31.4	221^st of 325 public middle schools	32.0%		32.6	218^th of 325 public middle schools	32.9%	3	41.7	34.3	41.7	27.3	20.4	25.0	100.0	$12,498	$940	$1,396	$2,336	$8,579	$1,583	$10,162
Long Middle	Public	6-8	1010 West Green Street	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1010	418	31	13.4	100.0%	152 (36.4%)	226 (54.1%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.5%)	23	248^th of 325 public middle schools	23.7%		28.7	231^st of 325 public middle schools	28.9%	17	42.4	39.9	42.7	15.8	15.5	3.1		$13,265	$1,283	$1,394	$2,676	$9,127	$1,463	$10,589
New Heights Middle	Public	6-8	5738 Highway 151	Jefferson	29718	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 658-6830	500	28	17.8	100.0%	165 (33.0%)	187 (37.4%)	93 (18.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.4%)	11.3	302^nd of 325 public middle schools	7.1%		16.5	273^rd of 325 public middle schools	16.0%	29	29.6	24.0	30.5	11.1	9.0	11.5	95.5	$11,741	$751	$1,383	$2,134	$8,167	$1,439	$9,607

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