D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 14445 Highway 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
418
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−15 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -15 pts, math -7 pts36th percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -8 pts, math +2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -4 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 14445 Highway 9
City Chesterfield
ZIP Code 29709
District 4501560
NCES School ID 450156001173
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29709

Understanding the community around Chesterfield-Ruby Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,095
Per Capita Income $28,467
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,000
Median Rent $790
Owner-Occupied 75.8%
Renter-Occupied 24.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.3%
Black 26.1%
Two or More Races 9.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 418
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle has 418 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Chesterfield-Ruby Middle serve?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chesterfield-Ruby Middle receive per student?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle receives $13,849 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chesterfield-Ruby Middle in 29709 ▼
Avg Home Value
$185,539
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
24.2%

Other Schools in 29709

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026