Chestnut Oaks Middle

Summary:

Chestnut Oaks Middle is a public middle school in Sumter, South Carolina, serving 396 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Sumter 01 school district, which is ranked 69 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Chestnut Oaks Middle has a predominantly African American student population, with 84.09% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Chestnut Oaks Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 290-323 out of 325 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is likely due to the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Furman Middle, Hillcrest Middle, Ebenezer Middle, and Alice Drive Middle, generally outperform Chestnut Oaks Middle on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings, suggesting that the racial and socioeconomic composition of the student body may be a significant factor in the academic performance of Chestnut Oaks Middle.

Despite consistent low performance, Chestnut Oaks Middle has not shown significant improvement over the past 10 years. The school's statewide ranking has remained in the bottom 10% of middle schools, and its academic proficiency rates have remained well below the state and district averages. This suggests that the school may need a comprehensive intervention or restructuring to address the underlying issues contributing to its persistent underperformance, such as teacher quality, school leadership, and community engagement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1200 Oswego Road
       Sumter, SC  29153


(803) 775-7272

District: Sumter 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,421 Help


Students who attend Chestnut Oaks Middle usually attend:

High:    Crestwood High

Feeder schools for Chestnut Oaks Middle:

Elementary:    Crosswell Drive Elementary
    Lemira Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.1%
Hispanic:
8.6%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chestnut Oaks Middle ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the Sumter 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sumter 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chestnut Oaks Middle is 19.8. 4 middle schools in the Sumter 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chestnut Oaks Middle is $10,421. 3 middle schools in the Sumter 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chestnut Oaks Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chestnut Oaks Middle 323rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Chestnut Oaks Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sumter 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 01 69th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chestnut Oaks Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chestnut Oaks Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 7.46 282nd 291 3.1%
2015 12.05 281st 301 6.6%
2016 9.55 290th 303 4.3%
2017 10.25 304th 317 4.1%
2018 8.60 290th 303 4.3%
2019 10.75 292nd 315 7.3%
2021 9.33 298th 311 4.2%
2022 7.02 310th 310 0.0%
2023 6.42 320th 325 1.5%
2024 6.64 323rd 325 0.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chestnut Oaks Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.05 263rd 280 6.1%
2019 15.75 262nd 289 9.3%
2021 13.81 269th 288 6.6%
2022 9.27 300th 300 0.0%
2023 8.04 310th 313 1.0%
2024 8.84 303rd 307 1.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chestnut Oaks Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.40 264th 281 6.0%
2019 10.53 275th 296 7.1%
2021 9.03 269th 279 3.6%
2022 7.74 287th 290 1.0%
2023 7.89 291st 299 2.7%
2024 7.05 289th 294 1.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chestnut Oaks Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.40 193rd 194 0.5%
2019 22.32 171st 195 12.3%
2022 12.42 181st 183 1.1%
2023 15.04 179th 187 4.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Chestnut Oaks Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.46 273rd 284 3.9%
2019 12.17 271st 296 8.4%
2021 9.10 271st 279 2.9%
2022 5.85 291st 292 0.3%
2023 5.56 301st 303 0.7%
2024 6.10 293rd 294 0.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Chestnut Oaks Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.53 221st 237 6.8%
2019 28.23 202nd 252 19.8%
2021 25.16 197th 235 16.2%
2022 15.39 241st 249 3.2%
2023 14.10 245th 253 3.2%
2024 14.23 242nd 248 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chestnut Oaks Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 40 463 1 11 1 0 1 0 517
2013 25 412 0 11 1 0 6 0 455
2014 24 439 1 13 0 0 0 0 477
2015 29 353 1 15 0 0 3 0 401
2016 26 317 1 20 0 2 1 0 367
2017 25 308 0 30 0 2 2 0 367
2018 24 319 0 28 0 0 2 0 373
2019 28 329 0 23 0 0 4 0 384
2020 38 352 0 21 0 0 5 0 416
2021 28 354 0 32 2 0 6 0 422
2022 27 341 0 35 1 1 11 0 416
2023 17 333 0 34 1 1 10 0 396

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chestnut Oaks Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 517 36.0 14.3 90.5
2013 455 38.0 11.9 90.8
2014 477 33.0 14.4 94.5
2015 401 32.0 12.5 100
2016 367 28.0 13.1 100
2017 367 23.0 15.9 100
2018 373 19.0 19.6 100
2019 384 22.0 17.4 100
2020 416 23.0 18.0 100
2021 422 23.0 18.3 100
2022 416 22.0 18.9 100
2023 396 20.0 19.8 100

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 Chestnut Oaks Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 517 36.0 14.3 90.5
2013 455 38.0 11.9 90.8
2014 477 33.0 14.4 94.5
2015 401 32.0 12.5 100
2016 367 28.0 13.1 100
2017 367 23.0 15.9 100
2018 373 19.0 19.6 100
2019 384 22.0 17.4 100
2020 416 23.0 18.0 100
2021 422 23.0 18.3 100
2022 416 22.0 18.9 100
2023 396 20.0 19.8 100

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 Chestnut Oaks 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 $1,166 (11.1%) $448 (4.3%) $1,614 (15.3%) $7,314 (69.4%) $1,604 (15.2%) $8,918 (84.7%) $10,532
2020 $1,240 (11.9%) $534 (5.1%) $1,774 (17.0%) $7,206 (69.2%) $1,438 (13.8%) $8,644 (83.0%) $10,418
2021 $1,133 (11.9%) $408 (4.3%) $1,542 (16.2%) $6,836 (71.8%) $1,146 (12.0%) $7,983 (83.8%) $9,524
2022 $1,469 (14.2%) $673 (6.5%) $2,142 (20.7%) $7,188 (69.3%) $1,039 (10.0%) $8,227 (79.3%) $10,369
2023 $1,350 (13.0%) $939 (9.0%) $2,289 (22.0%) $6,684 (64.1%) $1,448 (13.9%) $8,132 (78.0%) $10,421

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chestnut Oaks Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 292nd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 320th of 325 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Chestnut Oaks Middle)23.219.6
 3.6%
   6th Grade Science (Sumter 01)36.829.6
 7.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Oaks Middle)15.525
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)26.232.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chestnut Oaks Middle)15.33.8
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)25.414.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Oaks Middle)15.717.8
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)3033.8
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chestnut Oaks Middle)9.82.8
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)20.513.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Oaks Middle)22.222.8
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter 01)31.540
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chestnut Oaks Middle)10.80
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sumter 01)22.417.6
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chestnut Oaks Middle)8047.6
 32.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Sumter 01)48.837.9
 10.9%
   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 Students384396
 3.1%
African American329333
 1.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2334
 47.8%
Pacific Islander01
White2817
 39.3%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Chestnut Oaks Middle ranks in the bottom 0.6% of South Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Chestnut Oaks Middle.

Students who attend Chestnut Oaks Middle usually go on to attend Crestwood High

Students at Chestnut Oaks Middle are 84% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.


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