Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chatham Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chatham, NY, encompassing approximately 123 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles from the school to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chatham Middle School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Character Counts
School Rankings
Chatham Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Middle School's ranking?
Chatham Middle School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Chatham Middle School often compared to?
Chatham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ichabod Crane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
226 students attend Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chatham Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chatham Middle School offer ?
Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chatham Middle School part of?
Chatham Middle School is part of Chatham Central School District.
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