Best High Schools in Chester, MA

Chester, MA has 2 high schools with 488 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chester score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester meet expectations.

1. Gateway Regional High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gateway • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students

2. Lee Middle/high School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 325 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chester, MA

Chester, MA has 1 middle schools with 188 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chester score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester don't meet expectations.

1. Gateway Regional Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gateway • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chester, MA

Chester, MA has 3 elementary schools with 544 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chester score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester don't meet expectations.

1. Littleville Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gateway • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students

2. Farmington River Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Farmington River Reg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students

3. Chester Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gateway • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chester, MA has a total population of 1,283 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chester, MA

1,220

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, MA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,189 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations