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Chester Middle School - 03
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
102 2nd Ave, Chester, SD 57016 · (605) 489-2411 · Part of Chester School District 39-1
Students
67
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Chester Middle School - 03
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 20.2% since 2020
- Next stop for Brant Lake kids: Chester High School - 01
On the path
Where Brant Lake kids come from and go next.
PK–83 schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Chester Middle School - 03You are here
9–12Chester High School - 01in Chester
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 52.3%
Location
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102 2nd Ave, Chester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 624
Grade 719
Grade 824
Enrollment over time
84’20
87’21
75’22
69’23
67’24
Down 20.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 93%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%
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.