Serving 939 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 29%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
22%
31%
White
58%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #125 out of 201 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 29% 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?
939 students attend Chipman (W.t.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chipman (W.t.) Middle School students are White, 22% 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 18:1, 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 (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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