Chester County School District
- 109 HINTON ST
- CHESTER, SC 29706
- (803) 581-9502
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 5.1% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,028 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,746 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 422 | - |
District Test Scores
HSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 85.9% | |
| 2009 | 81.2% | 84.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.2% | 81.7% | |
| 2009 | 80.9% | 79.6% | |
PASS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.9% | 46.1% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 53.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.3% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.7% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.5% | 55.7% | |
| 2009 | 45.1% | 61.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 73.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.6% | 74.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.9% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.1% | 68.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 62.3% | |
| 2009 | 76.1% | 63.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.6% | 76.7% | |
| 2009 | 63.7% | 76.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.3% | 69.2% | |
| 2009 | 52.3% | 68.7% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.6% | 76.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 79.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.4% | 72.2% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 70.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.6% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 64.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2009 | 55.6% | 73.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.8% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.7% | 68.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.6% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 59.6% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.5% | 74.5% | |
| 2009 | 59.9% | 73.2% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 64.7% | |
| 2009 | 78.3% | 68.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.2% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 69.5% | 70.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.3% | 60.9% | |
| 2009 | 53.2% | 63.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.2% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.7% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.2% | 70.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.2% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 81.9% | 69.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.5% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.2% | 69.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.2% | 73.3% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 71.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.3% | 60.3% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.6% | 69.7% | |
| 2009 | 54.2% | 70.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 71.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.2% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 50.9% | 62.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.2% | 67.7% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 62.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.3% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 56.6% | 69.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.6% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 53.7% | 68.1% | |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,746 | 13.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 177 |
| Kindergarten Students | 425 |
| 1st Grade Students | 433 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 433 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 435 |
| 4th Grade Students | 409 |
| 5th Grade Students | 418 |
| 6th Grade Students | 413 |
| 7th Grade Students | 441 |
| 8th Grade Students | 417 |
| 9th Grade Students | 591 |
| 10th Grade Students | 369 |
| 11th Grade Students | 395 |
| 12th Grade Students | 296 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 27 |
| Hispanic | 74 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,741 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,793 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,960 |
| Female | 2,687 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 422 | 13.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 273 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 126 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 88 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 51 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 2 |
| Student Support Services | 18 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $65,837,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $23,875,000 | 36.3% |
| Property Tax | $15,103,000 | 22.9% |
| Other School Systems | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Cities and Counties | $5,200,000 | 7.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $472,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,524,000 | 2.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $24,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $584,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $62,000 | 0.09% |
| Miscellaneous | $904,000 | 1.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $35,120,000 | 53.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $10,829,000 | 16.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $7,911,000 | 12.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,194,000 | 3.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,809,000 | 2.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $189,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,981,000 | 3.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $536,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $455,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $7,935,000 | 12.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,277,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,842,000 | 10.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,340,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,548,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $303,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $30,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $148,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $16,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,636,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $536,000 | 0.8% |
| Non-Specified | $1,275,000 | 1.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $59,134,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $33,324,000 | 56.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $23,243,000 | 39.3% |
| Student Support | $4,148,000 | 6.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,244,000 | 6.4% |
| General Administration Support | $987,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $3,378,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,124,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,527,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $2,835,000 | 4.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,567,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $2,565,000 | 3.9% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 90 | 5.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Chester County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 5,746
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 422
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CHESTER COUNTY CAREER CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1324 J A Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC Public | 9-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1330 J A Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC Public | 9-12 | 946 | 18.6 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1014 Mccandless Rd
Chester, SC Public | 6-8 | 645 | 15.0 |  2 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY OF FINE ARTS SCHOOL | ||||
835 A Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC Public | PK-5 | 616 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY OF INQUIRY SCHOOL | ||||
835 C Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC Public | PK-5 | 322 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY OF LITERACY SCHOOL | ||||
835 B Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC Public | PK-5 | 559 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| GREAT FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Dearborn St
Great Falls, SC Public | PK-5 | 436 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
411 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC Public | 9-12 | 296 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| GREAT FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC Public | 6-8 | 224 | 13.6 |  1 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LEWISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4006 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC Public | PK-5 | 599 | 17.6 |  5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC Public | 9-12 | 409 | 16.4 |  4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| LEWISVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3595 Lancaster Hwy
Richburg, SC Public | 6-8 | 311 | 18.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING | ||||
109 Hinton St
Chester, SC Charter | KG-8 | 289 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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