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York Chester Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 363 students

 

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Posted November 16, 2009

I think its a great school but I think som of the activities are not challenging enough and some classes don't have lockers and the other classes do.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracial89%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency70%
Proficient in English62%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students62%
Limited English proficiency30%
Proficient in English53%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency44%
Proficient in English69%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students58%
Female69%
Male49%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students62%
Limited English proficiency11%
Proficient in English61%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male78%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students52%
Female58%
Male44%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students55%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English53%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students51%
Female49%
Male54%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students54%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English52%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 47% 26%
White 30% 53%
Hispanic 14% 13%
Two or more races 8% 4%
Asian 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mike Grimmer
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (704) 866-6319

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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601 South Clay St
Gastonia, NC 28052
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