York Chester Middle School
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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 EligibleAll 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
- Gaston County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,186
- Graduation Rate: 72.3%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.8
- Enrolled Students: 32,327
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 195 | 56.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 14.9% |
| White | 99 | 28.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 124 | 35.6% |
| 7th Grade | 105 | 30.2% |
| 8th Grade | 119 | 34.2% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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