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York Chester Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
601 S Clay Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 · (704) 836-9609 · Part of Gaston County Schools
Students
398
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about York Chester Middle
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts24%
State average 47.2%
Location
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601 S Clay Street, Gastonia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6139
Grade 7120
Grade 8139
Enrollment over time
404’20
458’21
431’22
381’23
398’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Black 47%Hispanic 30%White 18%Two or more races 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.