Serving 905 students in grades 6-8, Chipman (W.t.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chipman (W.T.) Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Harrington, DE, covering approximately 161.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Spartans!'
School Rankings
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School is 0.62, 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
#128 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chipman (W.t.) Middle School's ranking?
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School is ranked #128 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Chipman (W.t.) Middle School often compared to?
Chipman (W.t.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Chipman (W.t.) Middle School?
905 students attend Chipman (W.t.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School?
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chipman (W.t.) Middle School offer ?
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chipman (W.t.) Middle School part of?
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School is part of Lake Forest School District.
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