York Chester Middle School

601 South Clay St, Gastonia, NC 28052 | (704) 866-6297
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 348
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 348 middle school students from grades 6-8
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 601 S Clay Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Cindy Hester
  • Fax: (704) 866-6319
  • Website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 348
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 171 (49.1%)
  • Females: 177 (50.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 282 (81.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 33 (9.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 315 (90.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
York Chester Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black19556.0%
Asian20.6%
Hispanic5214.9%
White9928.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For York Chester Middle School
  Number Percent
6th Grade12435.6%
7th Grade10530.2%
8th Grade11934.2%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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