York Chester Middle
Gastonia, NC · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
York Chester Middle is a middle school located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The school serves 431 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), York Chester Middle performs below the state average for North Carolina. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
York Chester Middle has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
York Chester Middle has 431 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
York Chester Middle has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
York Chester Middle is part of the Gaston County Schools in Gastonia, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.