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:
221st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,498 Help


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:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.8%
African American:
23.9%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.38. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Chesterfield-Ruby Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Chesterfield 01 School District.  (See more...)
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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 221st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Chesterfield-Ruby Middle in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield 01 52nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.67 122nd 230 47.0%
2005 68.00 79th 230 65.7%
2006 76.33 56th 231 75.8%
2007 73.18 57th 236 75.8%
2008 71.68 66th 244 73.0%
2009 71.53 68th 249 72.7%
2010 70.78 70th 261 73.2%
2011 56.97 130th 269 51.7%
2012 57.72 128th 271 52.8%
2013 47.60 155th 276 43.8%
2014 42.96 175th 291 39.9%
2015 40.35 182nd 301 39.5%
2016 56.57 128th 303 57.8%
2017 62.33 105th 317 66.9%
2018 47.76 146th 303 51.8%
2019 40.98 185th 315 41.3%
2021 41.73 173rd 311 44.4%
2022 38.65 183rd 310 41.0%
2023 32.62 218th 325 32.9%
2024 31.38 221st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.85 146th 280 47.9%
2019 39.37 177th 289 38.8%
2021 38.27 171st 288 40.6%
2022 36.48 178th 300 40.7%
2023 30.49 227th 313 27.5%
2024 23.66 252nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.47 110th 281 60.9%
2019 46.95 158th 296 46.6%
2021 43.42 156th 279 44.1%
2022 38.97 171st 290 41.0%
2023 33.95 201st 299 32.8%
2024 34.95 195th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.10 176th 179 1.7%
2022 7.96 174th 182 4.4%
2023 19.15 165th 185 10.8%
2024 22.01 162nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.53 175th 284 38.4%
2019 35.09 196th 296 33.8%
2021 38.66 166th 279 40.5%
2022 37.76 182nd 292 37.7%
2023 30.71 207th 303 31.7%
2024 26.80 216th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.79 152nd 237 35.9%
2019 38.05 152nd 252 39.7%
2021 37.59 145th 235 38.3%
2022 28.41 194th 249 22.1%
2023 33.54 172nd 253 32.0%
2024 22.85 211th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.12 157th 250 37.2%
2019 29.37 187th 258 27.5%
2021 30.81 167th 244 31.6%
2022 25.45 192nd 249 22.9%
2023 14.91 234th 260 10.0%
2024 17.08 221st 255 13.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
2004 251 193 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 260 185 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2006 318 182 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 291 163 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 301 163 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 289 146 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 273 124 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2011 287 112 2 0 1 0 5 0 407
2012 294 134 1 2 0 0 12 0 443
2013 305 144 1 2 0 0 12 0 464
2014 273 144 1 5 1 0 10 0 434
2015 255 126 1 4 2 0 9 0 397
2016 250 99 3 6 2 0 11 0 371
2017 245 101 4 5 0 0 11 0 366
2018 264 90 5 10 1 0 14 0 384
2019 268 120 6 14 2 0 17 0 427
2020 257 113 6 16 1 0 17 0 410
2021 261 122 4 16 1 0 17 0 421
2022 252 113 1 12 1 0 22 0 401
2023 264 99 0 15 3 0 33 0 414

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

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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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 185th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 218th 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)37.224.2
 13%
   6th Grade Science (Chesterfield 01)30.827.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)31.542.2
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)24.439.1
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)44.820.3
 24.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)30.118.4
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)35.447.8
 12.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)27.144.6
 17.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)29.223.6
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)19.420.6
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)36.743.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)33.739.7
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)36.420.2
 16.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)22.415.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chesterfield-Ruby Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chesterfield 01)63.354
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427414
 3%
African American12099
 17.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White268264
 1.5%
Two or More Races1733
 94.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Chesterfield-Ruby Middle.

Students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle are 64% White, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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