Best Public Schools in Chester, MA

Summary:

The city of Chester, Massachusetts is home to a single public school, Chester Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This standout school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, moving from a 2-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 4-star rating in 2023-2024, and consistently outperforms the broader Gateway school district and the state of Massachusetts in key academic metrics.

With a student enrollment of 125, Chester Elementary boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 1 and per-student spending of $21,269, indicating a significant investment in the school's educational resources. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are notably higher than state averages, with 52.38% of students proficient or better in ELA, 71.43% in Math, and 76.47% in Science, showcasing the school's academic excellence.

Overall, Chester Elementary School appears to be a high-performing institution that is providing a quality education to its students. The school's steady improvement in statewide rankings and strong academic performance suggest that it is a valuable asset to the Chester community and a potential destination for families seeking a top-notch public education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)			MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)			MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Middlefield Road	Chester	01011	Hampden County	Gateway	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 685-1360	125	12	10.7		119 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	81.7	156^th of 916 public elementary schools	83.0%		54.2	436^th of 928 public elementary schools	53.0%	280	56.3	41.2	52.4	68.8	64.7	71.4	76.5	76.5	$21,269	$1,764	$19,505

Cities Near Chester

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Huntington	5.44 mi	3	293^rd
Becket	6.79 mi	1	260^th
Worthington	8.17 mi	1	317^th
Otis	8.47 mi	1	180^th
Westhampton	10.07 mi	2	137^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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