Chester Middle School - 03
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chester, South Dakota 57016 · Chester Area School District 39-1
#41 of 102 middle schools in South Dakota
#3778 of 15,369 nationally
About Chester Middle School - 03
Chester Middle School - 03 is a public middle located in Chester, in the Chester Area School District 39-1 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 67 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 41st of 102 ranked middle schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 67.
There are 3 schools in Chester; Chester Middle School - 03 ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chester Middle School - 03 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chester Middle School - 03
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chester High School - 01
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
107 students · 0 m away
Chester Elementary -02
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students · 0 m away
Colman-Egan High School - 01
Colman · Public high · Grades 9–12
100 students · 13 km away
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
Colman · Public middle · Grades 7–8
36 students · 13 km away
Colman Elementary - 03
Colman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
193 students · 13 km away
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–8
41 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
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Wall Middle School - 06
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66 students
Elkton Jr. High - 03
Elkton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
65 students
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03
Waverly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
69 students
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Middle School - 03 a good school?
Chester Middle School - 03 has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #41 of 102 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chester Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Chester Middle School - 03 ranks #41 of 102 middle schools in South Dakota and #3778 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester Middle School - 03?
Chester Middle School - 03 had 67 students in 2025.
Is Chester Middle School - 03 a elementary school or a high school?
Chester Middle School - 03 is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chester Middle School - 03?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Chester Middle School - 03; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.