Serving 833 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Chatham Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Chatham, NJ, covering an area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Most residents are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham Middle School's student population of 833 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
The essential intent of the School District of the Chathams is to discover and grow the gifts within each child.
School Rankings
Chatham Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Middle School's ranking?
Chatham Middle School is ranked #273 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chatham Middle School often compared to?
Chatham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Junior School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
833 students attend Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chatham Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chatham Middle School offer ?
Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Middle School part of?
Chatham Middle School is part of School District Of The Chathams.
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