Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School serves 903 students in grades 6-8.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
23%
30%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Chipman (W.t.) Middle School?
903 students attend Chipman (W.t.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chipman (W.t.) Middle School offer ?
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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